Space Flight Operations - Engineer​/Principal Engineer Systems - R10233658

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
No

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history — from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking a flight operations engineer to support on‑orbit operations and maintenance (O&M) for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites. As part of Eastern Region Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (ER-SEIT), you will experience the entire space design lifecycle, from early mission and concept design to on‑orbit operational support.

Monitor, trend, and analyze satellite and payload telemetry during ops shifts. When not on‑shift, perform system test with on‑orbit payloads and/or lab assets (e.g., engineering development units and simulators), develop code/script to analyze and interpret payload data for debugging/troubleshooting and system performance evaluation, create and improve custom software tools during trending, testing, analysis, and operational workflow, and help with discrepancy report adjudication and anomaly resolution.

• Level 2: BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 2 years of work experience in Aerospace or Defense industry development or test; or any relevant experience with an MS degree.
• Level 3: BS in STEM with 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years with an MS.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Coding skills, preferably MATLAB and/or Python.
• Willingness to occasionally work shifts, nights, and weekends.

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Proficiency coding in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Familiarity with RF test environments.
• Familiarity with RADAR operation.
• Experience with RADAR integration and test.
• Experience conducting on‑orbit mission operations and resolving satellite and ground system anomalies.
• Active SCI clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $

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

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, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.