Principal Mission Architect Engineer/Senior Principal Mission Architect Engineer
$103.6k - $193.9kNorthrop Grumman
Description 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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Principal Mission Architect Engineer Level 3 or Senior Principal Mission Architect Engineer Level 4 located in Colorado Springs, CO, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT:
- Own the development of Space Test and Training Modeling and Simulation capabilities to enable the initial delivery of an Operations C2 / Tactical C2 Training Prototype.
- Integrate simulation components (e.g., Space Vehicle Simulators) with operational satellite Mission Planning and C2 Ground Software.
- Collaborate across multiple teams to develop a training platform spanning across multiple disparate systems.
- Partner with Government End-Users to support occasional crew training exercises.
- Support feasibility and risk reduction studies.
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
***$10K Sign on bonus payable to qualified new external hires only. Internals are not eligible.***
This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
Required Qualifications Level 3:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other STEM related degree with 5 years of experience in a related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, aerospace and/or operations; 3 years with a Master’s; 1 year with PhD.
- Requires an active Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
- Relevant experience with mission planning and/or orbital analyst responsibilities and/or processes focusing on Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO).
- Experience with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Space Vehicle Simulators).
- Familiarity with mission applications dealing with command and control, mission planning, scene visualization, and/or astrodynamics.
- Experience with different forms of Space Operational C2 and/or Tactical C2 simulation test/training environments.
- Experience with software or modeling and simulation requirements decomposition.
Required Qualifications Level 4:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other STEM related degree with 8 years of experience in a related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, aerospace and/or operations; 6 years with a Master’s; 4 year with PhD.
- Requires an active Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
- Relevant experience with mission planning and/or orbital analyst responsibilities and/or processes focusing on Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO).
- Experience with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Space Vehicle Simulators).
- Familiarity with mission applications dealing with command and control, mission planning, scene visualization, and/or astrodynamics.
- Experience with different forms of Space Operational C2 and/or Tactical C2 simulation test/training environments.
- Experience with software or modeling and simulation requirements decomposition.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, C, or C++.
- Experience with Open Simulation Standards (e.g., Distributed Interactive Simulation, High-Level Architecture, or similar).
- Previous exposure to Software Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
- Previous exposure to Software internal block diagrams (IBDs) and/or data-flow diagrams.
- Experience working with external organizations or vendors on behalf of a team or company.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance.
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