Staff Mission Architect Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: annual bonuses ...
100% onsite
Top secret security clearance with sci access
Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics expertise
On-orbit test planning and execution
As a Staff Mission Architect Engineer, you will be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one

Job Summary

  • As a Staff Mission Architect Engineer, 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 schedule with every other Friday off and requires 100% onsite work in Colorado Springs, CO.
  • Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO.

Matching Summary

As a Staff Mission Architect Engineer, you will be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Salary

Base: Not specified; 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 with SCI access
  • Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics expertise
  • On-orbit test planning and execution
  • Physics-based simulation experience
  • Rendezvous and proximity operations knowledge
  • Satellite operations engineering disciplines

Nice-to-have

  • Proficient in Python and/or MATLAB
  • Experience with C or C++
  • Familiarity with GNC algorithms
  • Statistical analysis background
  • Mission simulation and scripting experience
  • Troubleshooting and anomaly resolution skills
  • Collaborative and pioneering team culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 12 years experience or higher
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret clearance with SCI access
  • Experience running physics-based simulations
  • Knowledge of astrodynamics and orbital mechanics
  • Experience with COTS astrodynamics tools (FreeFlyer preferred)
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and active DoD Top-Secret clearance with SCI access

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