Principal/Senior Principal Mission Analysis Engineer - Secret Clearance Required (Satellite/Space Systems)
Requisition ID: R10152243
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: No
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
Join the Tactical Space Systems Division in a challenging and rewarding role as a Principal/Senior Principal Mission Analysis Systems Engineer. Support small-to medium-class space vehicles enabling scientific research, weather, and national security across Low Earth Orbit at our Gilbert, AZ campus. This role encompasses complex and cutting-edge system level mission analysis of space vehicles using STK and Matlab simulations. These simulations are used to drive overall mission and vehicle design, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), develop delta-V budgets, and create detailed space vehicle systems performance models involving power, attitude, propulsion, communication, payload and thermal sub-systems.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain a suite of high-fidelity orbital and vehicle simulation and modeling tools
- Create software tools for satellite mission modeling, with emphasis on orbital mechanics and satellite systems which can include attitude, power, propulsion, communications, payload and thermal modeling
- Simulation and analysis to assess space mission architecture and/or providing alternatives for delivering a Customer mission effect
- System-of-systems trades for space missions
- Working with mission level partners to accurately model mission level elements
- Propellant budget analyses, on-orbit fuel requirements, and mission lifetime estimates
- Assessment of a vehicle’s day-in-the-life and creation of design reference missions (DRMs)
The role of a Mission Analysis Systems Engineer requires a strong fundamental understanding and familiarity with Astrodynamics, particularly Low Earth Orbit, either by education or experience. This role requires on-site, in-person support in a secure facility. Systems Engineers are key members of a cross-disciplinary team helping drive the design, development, integration & test, launch, and on-orbit operations of complex space systems and capabilities. Come join our team and help us keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible!
This position can be filled at level 3 or level 4.
Basic Qualifications:
- Systems Engineer 3 - BS Engineering degree and 5+ years of experience or master’s degree and 3+ years of experience.
- Systems Engineer 4 - BS Engineering degree and 9+ years of experience or a master’s degree and 7+ years of experience.
- Previous experience or education in satellite Astrodynamics, preferably LEO.
- Experience in modeling and simulation of physical systems in Satellite Toolkit (STK).
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and an aptitude for understanding system and subsystem interactions.
- Must have an active or current Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. in Astrodynamics with 7+ years of experience.
- Strong computing skills with familiarity with Python, Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, C/C++, Fortran.
- Knowledge and experience with satellite functions to include attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software.
- Experience in aerospace systems, spacecraft design, or mission operations.
- Experience in requirements management, system architecture development and CONOPs.
- Active or current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.
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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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.