Systems Engineer - Level 4 (AHT)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is hiring a Systems Engineer – Level 4 to join its team in Redondo Beach, California. The position specializes in orbit analysis and orbit determination and requires active SCI access, or an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access within a reasonable period. Continued employment is contingent on maintaining required clearances and program access. The engineer supports launch and early on-orbit phases through orbit determination, trajectory estimation, mission planning, coverage analysis, and telemetry planning. The role also includes maneuver planning, conjunction analysis, collision avoidance, development and maintenance of orbital analysis tools and system flight-dynamics models, requirements verification, collaboration with other integrated product teams, and coordination with subsystems on maneuver execution and reconstruction. Travel is expected approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 or more years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 or more years of engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 or more years of engineering experience.
- Active SCI access at application and before the start date, or an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) at application and before the start date, with the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period.
- Background in aerospace engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with STK and Linux environments.
- Prior programming or scripting experience, such as Python.
- Ability to work collaboratively and enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges.
- Strong communication and time-management skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) and active SCI access at application and before the start date.
Responsibilities
- Provide orbit determination, trajectory estimation, mission planning, coverage analysis, and telemetry planning for launch and early on-orbit phases.
- Plan maneuvers and perform conjunction analysis and collision-avoidance operations.
- Apply familiarity with launch and early-orbit operations.
- Develop orbital-analysis and mission-planning tools to automate planning during on-orbit operations.
- Maintain and update system flight-dynamics and STK models.
- Perform requirements verification and analysis for orbit and mission-coverage requirements.
- Work with other integrated product teams to align orbit geometry with early-orbit testing and verification plans.
- Coordinate with subsystems on maneuver execution and reconstruction.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and 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 a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
