Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago
Orbital Analyst/Principal Orbital Analyst (*TS/SCI & Poly req) - R10211780
Colorado Springs, CO
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking an Orbital Analyst to join their Payload and Ground Systems division. The role involves providing astrodynamics analytical support, system problem resolution, and operational product updates while working with complex systems to ensure mission success.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform orbit analysis, orbital determination, and analysis functions
Generate and provide daily orbital data to execute numerous satellite contacts
Generate and provide daily orbit data to external users
Perform orbital engineering tasks required to support launch operations including sensor coverage and telemetry collection planning using link margin analysis and other tools, predicting trajectory and estimating the final orbit
Participate in program-to-customer interface requirements definition to ensure program and customer mission success
Interface with external customers to maintain tracking station location, obscura, and Transmit Inhibit Zone data
Participate in testing efforts of newly upgraded tracking stations
Participate in customer education of basic astrodynamics
Support and perform future OA software and hardware upgrades leading to the automation of many of the OA functions supporting both daily OA activities and OA launch support activities
Providing rotating 24x7 on-call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies
Qualification
Required
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph at time of application
Must have a completed STEM degree [a degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics]
Level 2: 2 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's (STEM)
Level 2: 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's (STEM)
Level 3: 5 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's (STEM)
Level 3: 3 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's (STEM)
Level 3: 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D. (STEM)
Must have above minimum experience on the below: MATLAB
Must have above minimum experience on the below: Multi-tasking including identifying and achieving multiple milestones spread across various calendars and schedules
Must have above minimum experience on the below: Creating and following standard processes and clearly document results
Must have the ability to work rotating on-call shifts and occasionally work odd/extended hours covering a 24/7 period
Preferred
Experience with STK, ODTK, and other COTS products
Experience in executing the project life cycle of requirements analysis, design, hardware and/or software development, integration, test, and sustainment
Background in one or more of the following technical disciplines: orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling and simulation, and analysis
Knowledge of communications (network and RF) topologies, including SGLS, K and X band design
Knowledge and experience with satellite command & control theories and methodologies
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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