Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago
Space Vehicle Engineer (Spacecraft Operations 5) - Top Secret/SCI Clearance (Space/Satellite Systems) - R10213529
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $202K/yr
12+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Senior Space Vehicle Engineer to support mission operations for satellite programs. The role involves providing technical support, conducting investigations, and ensuring operational readiness while working closely with a diverse team of engineers and operators.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide mission operations support to Satellite programs including on orbit vehicle/sustaining engineering
Support activities such as system problem/anomaly resolution support, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analyses
Lead/Coordinate other systems engineers to conduct anomaly review board investigations as necessary
Investigation and diagnosis of unexpected system signatures
Support operations readiness activities including configuration control board and other customer meetings
Support operations, including shift work which will include 12 hour and night shifts
Make modifications to existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in-flight performance. Develop new procedures as required
Supporting the coordination and execution of system maintenance tasks and coordinating across multiple contractor organizations including customer and external system partners to diligently accomplish all tasks
Perform demonstrations and conduct briefings explaining how to utilize mission systems to accomplish task-based objectives
Performing quantitative risk analysis
Providing 24x7on-call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies
Provide status reporting through both the functional and program reporting branches
Maintain standards associated with the established Integrated/Developmental Operations functional group processes
Support internal and external customer meetings through proficient verbal and documented (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel) communications
May require travel ~ 10% of the time for support of customer or backup mission operations center
This position will require shift work including swing or night shift, and/or 12-hr shifts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
Active or current Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI at time of application required
U.S. citizen
Ability to work within a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success
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
Previous experience with troubleshooting, anomaly resolution and performing analysis on operational systems
Experience writing technical documents for external customers
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews
Be able to make decisions under high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field
Leadership experience within a diverse team of engineers/operators
Ability to task and manage a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success
Experience working on government systems and/or government process environment
Experience with at least one S/C Subsystem (ADCS, CDH, COMM, EPDS, Thermal, FSW)
Support mission simulation, scripting, and verification activities
Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/ C++
Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) or formation flight
Background/fundamental understand of performing statistical analysis
Experience operating Tactical Space Systems bus product lines is strongly desired
Experience using Tactical Space Systems ground software products is strongly desired
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
Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Recent News
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