Space Flight Operations - Engineer​/Principal Engineer Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
No

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a strategic partner specializing in delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions for classified and unclassified missions in space. As part of Eastern Region Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (ER-SEIT), you will experience the entire space design lifecycle, from sensors to payloads to full spacecraft, supporting Class A to Class D missions. This role is located in Linthicum, Maryland.

Support on-orbit operations and maintenance (O&M) for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites. Monitor, trend, and analyze satellite and payload telemetry during operations shifts. When not on-shift, conduct system tests with on-orbit payloads and/or lab assets, develop scripts to analyze and interpret payload data for debugging and performance evaluation, develop and maintain custom software tools, and assist 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 MS degree.
• Level 3: BS in STEM with 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years with 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: $ - $

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Those in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.