Space Flight Operations – Associate Engineer​/Engineer Systems

Engineering | Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States

Job Description

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Relocation assistance may be available

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.

• Monitor, trend, and analyze satellite and payload telemetry during ops shifts.
• When not on-shift, conduct system test with on-orbit payloads and/or lab assets (e.g., engineering development units and/or simulators).
• Develop and run coding/script to analyze and interpret payload data for debugging, troubleshooting, and system performance evaluation.
• Develop, improve, and operate custom software tools during trending, testing, analysis, and operational workflow.
• Assist with discrepancy report adjudication and anomaly resolution.

• Level 1: BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with any work experience in aerospace or defense industry development or test.
• Level 2: BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 2 years of work experience in aerospace or defense industry development or test; or any relevant experience with an MS degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Coding skills, preferably MATLAB and/or Python.
• Willingness to support shift work.

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Proficiency coding in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Familiarity with RF test environments.
• Familiarity with radar operation.
• Experience with radar integration and test.
• Experience conducting on-orbit mission operations and resolving satellite and ground system anomalies.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,700.00 – $
Secondary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 – $

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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.