Space TS/SCI Mission Operations Lead Systems Engineer (Level 5)
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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, but they're also making history.
The Mission and Payload Programs organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
This position is part of our Space Sector Eastern Region SEIT Engineering Organization located at Rolling Meadows, IL.
Your roles and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:
Leading on-orbit checkout and operations activities
Developing and validating command sequences and automation scripts
Lead rapid integration of complex ground software to prepare for delivery to Spacecraft Operations end user
Perform rapid development of procedures and scripts to use the ground software, data inputs, simulators, and hardware in the loop
Train ground operators
Lead development and SIL checkout of activation procedures
Requires excellent interpersonal skills, experience with end user engagement, and comfort briefing technical results to customers.
Travel up to 50%, no more than 2 weeks at a time.
Basic Qualifications:
- Staff Engineer Systems: BS + 12 years of experience; MS + 10 years of experience; PhD + 7 years of experience
- BS and/or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related technical degree.
- Experience with on-orbit checkout testing, subsystem calibration and payload checkouts
- Educational background or experience with signal processing and algorithm development
- Proficiency in analytical data tools and programming languages like Python, MATLAB
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
- Demonstrated history of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams).
- Knowledge of the space domain (e.g. orbital mechanics, remote sensing, etc.)
- Extensive experience performing system verification and validation of space systems
- Mission Ops product development/expertise desired
- Experience in leading integration of ground software to spacecraft operations end users
- Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
- Knowledge of Programmatic and technical dependencies for mission execution Agile development experience a plus
- Strong RF domain background (link budget, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies, antennas)
- Previous experience as a SEIT Lead, IPT Lead, Chief Engineer or deputy to the following roles.
- Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred
- #SPEnhancedERAP
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated history of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams).
- Experience with on-orbit checkout testing, subsystem calibration and payload checkouts
- Knowledge of the space domain (e.g. orbital mechanics, remote sensing, etc.)
- Extensive experience performing system verification and validation of space systems
- Mission Ops product development/expertise desired
- Experience in leading integration of ground software to spacecraft operations end users
- Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
- Knowledge of Programmatic and technical dependencies for mission execution Agile development experience a plus
- Strong RF domain background (link budget, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies, antennas)
- Previous experience as a SEIT Lead, IPT Lead, Chief Engineer or deputy to the following roles.
- Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred
- #SPEnhancedERAP
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