Requisition ID: R

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Top Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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 Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD) is seeking a Principal Engineer Mission Architect (T03) or a Sr Principal Engineer Mission Architect (T04) to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting on-orbit-test, test scenario planning, and operations throughout all planning, execution, and debrief phases
• Providing Space Operations expertise to ensure spacecraft/payload and ground system health, status, anomaly troubleshooting, and anomaly-resolution
• Creating and/or providing initial and post-maneuver orbit determination
• The development and improvement of on-orbit system-test procedures
• Performing demonstrations and conducting briefings explaining test procedures and processes
• Providing on-consol operational support and aiding in the investigation and diagnosis of unexpected system signatures

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM Degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience (T03) or minimum of 9 years' experience (T04) in a related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, aerospace and/or operations
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with active or current Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Strong technical background in orbital mechanics/astrodynamics
• Knowledge and experience in satellite operations engineering disciplines to include attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software, and anomaly determination and resolution
• Experience with developing and presenting briefing slides to senior leaders and executive level personnel
• Be able to make decisions under high-pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct problems in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in RPO mission design and satellite ground software
• Have an extensive knowledge of different astrodynamic coordinate frames such as ECI and RIC
• Experience with optimization techniques and their application for trajectory optimization and/or multi-objective optimization
• Prior aerospace-related work experience for a U.S Government Agency or Contractor
• Background/fundamental understanding of performing statistical analysis

Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
Salary Range 2: $121,000 - $181,400
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.