Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Base: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00; bonus/equity: annu...
Top secret security clearance
On-orbit test support
Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics
As a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one

Job Summary

  • As a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
  • This position offers a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off and involves collaboration with vendors, engineers, and subject matter experts to ensure realistic and achievable test plans.
  • Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and paid time off, along with potential bonuses and long-term incentives.

Matching Summary

As a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Salary

Base: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonuses and discretionary bonuses possible; Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Top Secret security clearance
  • On-Orbit Test support
  • Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics
  • Physics-based simulations
  • Systems engineering collaboration
  • Rendezvous and proximity operations knowledge
  • Test plan development and execution

Nice-to-have

  • Python and MATLAB experience
  • C or C++ programming skills
  • Statistical analysis background
  • Mission simulation and scripting
  • Troubleshooting and anomaly resolution
  • Use of COTS astrodynamics tools
  • GNC algorithms familiarity
  • Pioneering and inventive spirit

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience or Master’s degree
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
  • Familiarity with numerical propagators and force models
  • Knowledge of satellite operations engineering disciplines
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and active DoD Top-Secret clearance

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