Ground Flight Dynamics Software Engineer; Level 3 or ; AHT
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Software Development
Software Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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's Space Sector is seeking a Ground Flight Dynamics Software Engineer (Level 3 or
4) to join our team of highly qualified, diverse professionals within the Western Region Software Engineering Directorate. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA
. The Western Region Software Engineering organization comprises over 800 skilled professionals—including Software Engineers, Dev Ops Engineers, Database Administrators, and Network Engineers—at every career stage, from early-career engineers to senior chief engineers and architects. The organization supports numerous programs and offers ample opportunities for advancement into higher-level technical roles or leadership positions. Our culture promotes cross-program collaboration, continuous professional development, and a strong sense of community.
- Serving as a key interface with external stakeholders, representing Northrop Grumman (NG) in meetings with customers and external program integration partners.
- Applying strong problem-solving skills to quickly understand and address complex technical concepts.
- Preparing charts, present data, and provide recommendations to internal teams, program leadership, and external customers, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Managing tasking and mentor team members across multiple program schedules with tight deadlines.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications- Principal Software Engineer (Level
3)- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+years of relevant software engineering experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline with3+years of stated experience or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with1+years of stated experience.
- Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Level
4)- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+years of relevant software engineering experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline with6+years of stated experience or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with4+years of stated experience.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required at the time of application.
- Experience using Free Flyer or similar flight dynamics modeling software.
- Hands-on experience with astrodynamics and orbital mechanics.
- Experience programming in Python and/or MATLAB.
- Experience designing and/or optimizing satellite trajectories and maneuvers.
- Familiarity with spacecraft deployment, state estimation, and station keeping concepts.
- Hands-on experience developing software tools for constellation deployment, mission planning, and orbit raising.
- Experience with low-thrust maneuver planning and nonlinear optimization algorithms
- Knowledge of optical crosslink planning and automation of large satellite constellations (orbit determination, ephemeris propagation, maneuver planning).
- Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions for small-sat and new space missions.
- Experience presenting technical work and system design at major reviews (e.g., Preliminary/Critical Design Review (PDR/CDR)) with government customers.
Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $
Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman…
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