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

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
MATLAB

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Degree
Experience
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 integrates complex systems that support government and commercial clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Its products and services include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as logistics and modernization solutions. Northrop Grumman differentiates itself from competitors through its extensive research and development efforts and a strong track record in securing long-term contracts, which provide a stable revenue stream. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously innovating and delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of 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 innovation in unmanned vehicles.
  • The U.S. DoD's budget rise for missile defense aligns with Northrop's interceptor production.
  • Digital transformation in defense is supported by Northrop's adoption of Planisware Enterprise.

What critics are saying

  • International competitors like BAE Systems are expanding in the U.S. defense market.
  • Supply chain issues may delay the B-21 Raider program, affecting contract deadlines.
  • Government demand for enhanced cybersecurity could raise operational costs for Northrop Grumman.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, like the Manta-Ray drone for the U.S. Navy.
  • The company integrates AI in C4ISR systems, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.
  • Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle targets the growing space-based defense systems market.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus