Payload Mission Operations Systems Engineer - Level 3 / 4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Payload Mission Operations Systems Engineer to join the Protected Tactical SATCOM Prototype (PTS-P) Mission Operations team in Redondo Beach, California. The role may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4 and is contingent on obtaining required final clearances and program access within a reasonable period. Continued employment depends on maintaining the required clearance and access. The engineer will help complete or develop mission operations products, participate in rehearsals, and support space vehicle activation, antenna calibration, and on-orbit demonstration and test activities during and after the Launch and Early Orbit Phase. In this small Class C program, the engineer is also expected to contribute beyond the typical mission operations scope. The work involves collaboration with multidisciplinary personnel supporting joint payload and ESPAStar-HP platform operations, as well as coordination with the customer when required. The position requires availability for shift work and an active U.S. Government Secret clearance, or equivalent, at application and before starting. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. Northrop Grumman describes the role as full-time and offers a total rewards package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k), educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance programs, paid time off, wellness resources, employee discounts, and flexible scheduling. Salary ranges are $114,000–$171,000 for the primary level and $142,200–$213,400 for the secondary level.
Requirements
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience, or a STEM master’s degree and 3 years of related experience, or a STEM Ph.D. and 1 year of related experience.
- For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of engineering experience, or a STEM master’s degree and 6 years of engineering experience, or a STEM Ph.D. and 4 years of engineering experience.
- Availability for shift work.
- Experience with Python test scripts and tool development.
- Experience with space/ground system integration, test, or operations.
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or equivalent at the time of application and before the start date; required clearance and program access must be maintained.
Nice To Haves
- Previous mission operations experience.
- Ability to solve open-ended tasks with little to no oversight and work self-sufficiently.
- Ability to work in a rapid development environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience performing and preparing for rehearsal activities.
- Experience executing operational procedures on console.
- Prior experience on sub-class A programs.
Responsibilities
- Participate in operator training, rehearsals, and on-orbit operations.
- Primarily serve as a payload mission operations lead during rehearsals and on-orbit operations.
- Serve as a backup BCOS/PCOS mission operator on console if needed.
- Serve as a backup SCN planner if needed.
- Modify or create Python scripts.
- Use, modify, or create tools for integration and test, rehearsals, and mission operations.
- Work with multidisciplinary personnel on joint payload and ESPAStar-HP platform operations.
- Support on-orbit activities, troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and test data collection and processing.
- Help complete nominal payload activation, antenna calibration, and On Orbit Characterization procedures, procedures/scripts, and executable scripts before rehearsals.
- Help complete Mission Operations rehearsal preparation.
- Apply lessons learned during payload integration and test to mission operations products, including plans, procedures, procs, L&Cs, and CONOPS.
- Coordinate with the customer as required.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules, including the option of a 9/80 work schedule
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position
- Company-paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
