Orbital Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Title: Orbital Analyst

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly skilled Orbital Analyst to join our team. As an Orbital Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting on-orbit RPO operations through planning, execution, and debrief phases.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide Space Operations expertise to ensure spacecraft/payload and ground system health, status, anomaly troubleshooting, and resolution.
  • Create initial and post-maneuver orbit determination.
  • Execute Kalman Filter monitoring/analysis and manipulation.
  • Develop and improve operations procedures or processes.
  • Develop and improve operational scripts, including unit testing and system testing.
  • Investigate and diagnose unexpected system signatures.
  • Support the coordination and execution of system maintenance tasks and coordinating across multiple contractor organizations.
  • Perform demonstrations and conduct briefings explaining how to utilize mission systems to accomplish task-based objectives.
  • Perform quantitative risk analysis.
  • Develop RPO Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
  • Perform Space Domain Awareness (SDA) planning and analysis.
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support for RPO missions and the resolution of system issues and anomalies.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering or related STEM field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, aerospace, and/or operations.
  • U.S. citizen.
  • Active or current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.
  • Strong technical background in orbital mechanics/astrodynamics.
  • Knowledge and experience in satellite operations engineering disciplines to include attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software, and anomaly determination and resolution.
  • Ability to conduct a range of modeling, simulation, and analysis in orbital maneuvers, orbit estimation.
  • Expertise in the following technical disciplines: orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling and simulation, and analysis.
  • Familiar with a variety of astrodynamics tools (FreeFlyer, System Tool Kit (STK), NASA General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT), Orbit Determination Toolbox (ODTBX)).
  • Experience with developing and presenting briefing slides to senior leaders and executive-level personnel.
  • Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic rotating shifts.
  • Ability to make decisions under high-pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and correct problems in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability and willingness to work shifts.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, products, and training materials.
  • Previous experience with troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and performing analysis on operational systems.
  • Support mission simulation, scripting, and verification activities.
  • Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/C++.
  • Have an extensive comprehension of different astrodynamics coordinate frames such as ECI and RIC.
  • Experience with optimization techniques and their application to trajectory optimization and/or multi-objective optimization.
  • Prior aerospace-related work experience for a U.S. Government Agency or Contractor.
  • Background/fundamental understanding of performing statistical analysis.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.

Salary Range: $97,000 - $136,000

Salary Range 2: $121,000 - $161,000

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit.

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