Mission Planning Cell Advisor - TS/SCI Clearance (Space/Satellite Systems) Job at Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, CO

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  • Northrop Grumman
  • Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Requisition ID: R
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Top Secret
  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Positions Available: 1
  • At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

    This position is for a technical role in Colorado Springs, CO (100% on site).

    Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

    • Understands the customer's vision of automated satellite operations to drive towards optimization of how the ground system is utilized
    • Provide plan and status on technical and execution matters related to mission planning, RPO operations, On-Orbit Test, and mission execution to NG Program Office and Customer
    • Provides Space Operations expertise to internal and external parties to ensure spacecraft/payload and ground system health, status, anomaly troubleshooting, and resolution within scope of contracts
    • Ensure the customer understands the current Ops Capability of the system - which vehicles are fully capable, which have reduced capability, and which are currently non-serviceable due to anomalies
    • Serves as a technical liaison between the Ng Program Office and end users to ensure successful execution of mission
    • Provides technical leadership, direction and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical end results
    • Works with management to ensure compliance with standard NG processes and policies
    • Drives process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives
    • Works with end users and Mission Planner Team to develop RPO Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
    • Provides on-call support to rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) missions and the resolution of system issues and anomalies

    This position may require occasional shift work including swing or night shift, and/or 12-hr shifts including holidays and/or weekends

    Candidate must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment, and work under general direction while independently determining and developing approaches to solutions.

    This position can be filled as a Sr. Staff Engineer, Systems, (Level 6) depending on experience and qualifications.

    Basic Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM related field
    • 14+ years of relevant experience
    • An active or current TS/SCI clearance is required at time of application/start. (TS clearance with an investigation or CV date within 5 years is needed.)
    • U.S. citizen
    • Candidate must have good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and good oral and written presentation skills
    • Demonstrated experience in satellite operations engineering disciplines to include orbital mechanics, attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software, and anomaly determination and resolution
    • Experience with RPO mission planning and execution
    • Demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership teams
    • Be able to make decisions under high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations
    • Ability to troubleshoot and correct problems in a dynamic environment

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience directly managing or leading large engineering teams
    • Experience as technical lead, Integrated Product Team Lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
    • Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/ C++
    • Experience with fleet management of constellations of satellites
    • Familiar with a variety of astrodynamics tools (FreeFlyer, System Tool Kit (STK), NASA General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT), Orbit Determination Toolbox (ODTBX
    • Prior aerospace-related work experience for a U.S Government Agency or Contractor
    Salary Range: $166,000 - $229,000
    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.
    Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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