Orbital Analyst​/Principal Orbital Analyst (*TS​/SCI & Poly req - R10208248

Orbital Analyst/Principal Orbital Analyst (
* TS/SCI & Poly req) - R

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* TS/SCI & Poly req) role at Northrop Grumman.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Polygraph

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Orbital Analyst (OA) to join our team supporting the FROST program. This position will be based in Colorado Springs, Colorado at Schriever AFB. The OA will be responsible for astrodynamics analytical support, system problem/anomaly resolution support, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analysis.

• Perform orbit analysis, orbital determination, and analysis functions.
• Generate and provide daily orbital data to execute numerous satellite contacts.
• Generate and provide daily orbit data to external users.
• Perform orbital engineering tasks required to support launch operations including sensor coverage and telemetry collection planning using link margin analysis and other tools, predicting trajectory and estimating the final orbit.
• Participate in program-to-customer interface requirements definition to ensure program and customer mission success.
• Interface with external customers to maintain tracking station location, obscura, and Transmit Inhibit Zone data.
• Participate in testing efforts of newly upgraded tracking stations.
• Participate in customer education of basic astrodynamics.
• Support and perform future OA software and hardware upgrades leading to the automation of many OA functions supporting both daily OA activities and OA launch support activities.
• Providing rotating 24x7 on-call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compounded Information (SCI) security clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph at time of application
• Must have a completed STEM degree [a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics]
• Level 2: 2 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's (STEM) or 0 Years with a Master's (STEM)
• Level 3: 5 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's (STEM) or 3 Years with a Master's (STEM) or 0 Years with PhD (STEM)
• Must have above minimum experience on: MATLAB; multi-tasking; creating and following standard processes and clearly documenting results
• Must have ability to work rotating on-call shifts and occasionally work odd/extended hours covering a 24/7 period

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with STK, ODTK, and other COTS products
• Experience in executing the project life cycle of requirements analysis, design, hardware/software development, integration, test, and sustainment
• Background in orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling and simulation, and analysis
• Knowledge of communications (network and RF) topologies, including SGLS, K and X band design
• Knowledge and experience with satellite command & control theories and methodologies

Salary ranges:
Primary $81,300 - $121,900;
Secondary $100,300 - $150,500. The above is a general guideline and depends on experience, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement and EEO:
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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