Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

1 week ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Title: Space Vehicle Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Space Vehicle Engineer to join our team at Northrop Grumman. As a key member of our satellite operations team, you will be responsible for providing mission operations support to satellite programs, including on-orbit vehicle sustaining engineering.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide mission operations support to satellite programs, including on-orbit vehicle sustaining engineering.
  • Support activities such as system problem/anomaly resolution, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analyses.
  • Lead/coordinate other systems engineers to conduct anomaly review board investigations as necessary.
  • Investigate and diagnose unexpected system signatures.
  • Support operations readiness activities, including configuration control board and other customer meetings.
  • Support operations, including shift work, which will include 12-hour and night shifts.
  • Make modifications to existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in-flight performance. Develop new procedures as required.
  • Support the coordination and execution of system maintenance tasks and coordinate across multiple contractor organizations, including customer and external system partners, to diligently accomplish all tasks.
  • Perform demonstrations and conduct briefings explaining how to utilize mission systems to accomplish task-based objectives.
  • Perform quantitative risk analysis.
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies.
  • Provide status reporting through both the functional and program reporting branches.
  • Maintain standards associated with the established Integrated/Developmental Operations functional group processes.
  • Support internal and external customer meetings through proficient verbal and documented communications.
  • May require travel ~10% of the time for support of customer or backup mission operations center.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years (level 3) or 9 years (level 4) of relevant experience.
  • Active or current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance required.
  • U.S. citizen.
  • Ability to work within a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success.
  • Knowledge and experience in satellite operations engineering disciplines, including attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software, and anomaly determination and resolution.
  • Previous experience with troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and performing analysis on operational systems.
  • Experience writing technical documents for external customers.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews.
  • Ability to make decisions under high-pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Leadership experience within a diverse team of engineers/operators.
  • Ability to task and manage a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success.
  • Experience working on government systems and/or government process environment.
  • Experience with at least one S/C Subsystem (ADCS, CDH, COMM, EPDS, Thermal, FSW).
  • 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++.
  • Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) or formation flight.
  • Background/fundamental understanding of performing statistical analysis.
  • Experience operating Tactical Space Systems bus product lines is strongly desired.
  • Experience using Tactical Space Systems ground software products is strongly desired.

Northrop Grumman is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary range of $97,000 - $136,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a motivated and experienced Space Vehicle Engineer looking for a challenging role, please apply today.

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