Full-Time

Principal Spacecraft Operations

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$91.2k - $136.8kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Position requires onsite presence at Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
MATLAB
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years' experience or Master's Degree with 2 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph at time of application
  • Must have 4 years of experience within Space Operations and Orbit Analysis
  • Experience with MATLAB, Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other related COTS software used in space operations and orbit analysis
  • Background in one or more of the following technical disciplines: orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling and simulation, and analysis
  • Multi-tasking including identifying and achieving multiple milestones spread across various calendars and schedules.
  • Creating and following standard processes and clearly document results.
  • Must have the ability to work rotating on-call shifts and occasionally work odd/extended hours covering a 24/7 period.
Responsibilities
  • Perform orbit analysis, orbital determination, and analysis functions.
  • Generate and provide daily orbital data to execute numerous satellite contacts.
  • Generate and provide daily orbit data to external users.
  • Perform orbital engineering tasks required to support launch operations including sensor coverage and telemetry collection planning using link margin analysis and other tools, predicting trajectory and estimating the final orbit.
  • Participate in program-to-customer interface requirements definition to ensure program and customer mission success.
  • Interface with external customers to maintain tracking station location, obscura, and Transmit Inhibit Zone data.
  • Participate in testing efforts of newly upgraded tracking stations.
  • Participate in customer education of basic astrodynamics.
  • Providing rotating 24x7 on-call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM preferred with 5 years’ experience in space operations and orbit analysis
  • Experience in executing the project life cycle of requirements analysis, design, script development, software development, integration, test, and sustainment
  • Knowledge of communications (network and RF) topologies, including SGLS, K and X band design
  • Knowledge and experience with satellite command & control theories and methodologies

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and manufactures systems that integrate various technologies to meet the needs of government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Their products work by combining research and development with manufacturing processes to create comprehensive solutions that address complex defense challenges. Unlike many competitors, Northrop Grumman emphasizes long-term contracts and a diversified income base across different segments, which helps ensure stability and growth. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position through continuous innovation and by delivering effective solutions to its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's Manta-Ray drone development.
  • U.S. investment in space exploration offers opportunities for Northrop Grumman's space systems expertise.
  • Modernization of military aircraft secures contracts like the $3.5B E-6B Mercury successor.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging defense contractors threaten Northrop Grumman's market share in autonomous systems.
  • Agile procurement processes may disadvantage Northrop Grumman's reliance on long-term contracts.
  • Geopolitical tensions could disrupt Northrop Grumman's supply chain and international operations.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman specializes in autonomous systems, cyber, and space technologies.
  • The company has a strong track record with government contracts, including the U.S. Navy.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified segments ensure a stable revenue base across aerospace and defense.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus