In this role, the Mission Operations Development Engineer will be responsible for performing the following activities:
Provide mission operations support to classified Satellite programs.
Work with systems engineers to integrate and test operational scripts for use during all phases of satellite operations, including early operations and sustainment operations.
Conduct testing using simulators and resolve discrepancies.
Develop and test command procedures, telemetry pages, and other products derived from vendor provided documentation.
Support campaign mission preparation and operations activities including mission rehearsals, mission execution, and post launch test execution.
Provide leadership to cross-functional geographically dispersed satellite operations team during real-time mission execution.
Lead troubleshooting of satellite, ground, and/or C2 software issues during mission operations.
Enact configuration management processes for space vehicle configuration, to include both hardware, software, and configurable item parameters.
Make modifications to existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in-flight performance, to include adding automation capabilities.
Support internal and external customer meetings through proficient verbal and documented (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel) communications.
Utilize Agile Processes and Tools, including Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), BitBucket, MatterMost.
This position will require up to 50% shift work
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
Scripting experience in Python, STOL, or other coding languages
Experience with operations of on-orbit satellites
Be able to make decisions under high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews
Basic Qualifications for Level 4
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
Scripting experience in Python, STOL, or other coding languages
Experience with operations of on-orbit satellites
Be able to make decisions under high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews
Preferred Qualifications
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
Ability to work within a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success.
Experience with execution of spacecraft launch campaigns or sustainment operations
Experience with automating scripted processes related to spacecraft or ground operations
Experience working on government systems and/or government process environment
Familiarity with Linux
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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
