Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 month ago
Principal Engineer Mission Architect
United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal Mission Architect Engineer to join their team in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves supporting on-orbit test activities, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the feasibility of test plans while conducting testing using simulators.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support On-Orbit Test activities including mission planning, scenario development, dry-run/rehearsal and test execution
Work closely with vendors, cognizant engineers, subject matter experts, orbital analysists, and systems engineers to ensure overall test plan is realistic, achievable, and meets customer intent
Support/lead analysis on test feasibility while considering limits, constraints, estimated fuel usage, vehicle capabilities – while also incorporating overall test community objectives
Support on-console operations during On-Orbit Test activities as either Test Director, Test Specialist, or other necessary position
Conduct testing using simulators and assist in resolving any discrepancies
Support planning and execution of various stakeholder meetings including test plan working groups, review boards, readiness reviews, and technical exchange meetings
Work CDRL development/review for test plans, test procedures, and test reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience in STEM field or mechanical, electrical, aerospace or operations – OR – Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience
Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
Must have experience running physics-based simulations and post-processing results
Strong background in astrodynamics and orbital mechanics. Knowledge of fundamental numerical propagators and force models for earth-orbiting space vehicles
Understanding of relative motion problems and mission planning for RPO missions
Experience using COTS astrodynamics analysis tools (FreeFlyer preferred)
Familiarity with GNC algorithms for satellites
Understanding of navigation filters and image processing techniques/algorithms
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
Ability to troubleshoot and correct problems in a dynamic environment
Have firm knowledge/previous experience with rendezvous and proximity operations, reference frames, orbital/advanced orbital mechanics, astrodynamics in order to perform mission/test planning with limited oversight
Experience writing technical documents for external customers
Preferred
Proficient in Python and/or MATLAB. C or C++ would be preferred
Prior aerospace-related work experience for a U.S Government Agency or Contractor
Have an extensive comprehension of different astrodynamics coordinate frames such as ECI and RIC
Background/fundamental understanding of performing statistical analysis
Previous experience supporting mission simulation, scripting, and verification activities
Previous experience with troubleshooting, anomaly resolution and performing analysis on operational systems
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase