Space Flight Operations Engineer Systems (AHT)

Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking an early-career engineer to support on-orbit operations and maintenance (O&M) for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, trend, and analyze satellite and payload telemetry during ops shifts
• Support system test with on-orbit payloads and/or lab assets (e.g., engineering development units and/or simulators) when not on-shift
• Develop/improve/operate custom software tools during trending, testing, analysis, and operational workflow
• Develop scripts to analyze and interpret payload data for debug/troubleshooting and system performance evaluation
• Help with discrepancy report adjudication and anomaly resolution

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• Must have an active U.S. Government 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 support shift work

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Clearance required for start: Top Secret. Relocation assistance: Not available. Travel: Not required.