Northrop Grumman
Orbital Analyst/Principal Orbital Analyst (*TS/SCI & Poly req) - R10211780-2
Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Orbital Analyst/Principal Orbital Analyst (*TS/SCI & Poly req) - R10211780-2
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world. The Payload and Ground Systems division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Orbital Analyst (OA) to join our team supporting our FROST program in Colorado Springs, Colorado at Schriever AFB.
The OA will be responsible for astrodynamics analytical support, system problem/anomaly resolution support, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analysis. The team also provides program expertise on engineering subsystems and maintains a baseline of operational products for a complex system. The candidate will have an active role in shaping the basis of how to execute planning and operations. The candidate should be a self‑starter with a passion for space.
Job Responsibilities
Perform orbit analysis, orbital determination, and analysis functions.
Generate and provide daily orbital data to execute numerous satellite contacts.
Generate and provide daily orbit data to external users.
Perform orbital engineering tasks required to support launch operations including sensor coverage and telemetry collection planning using link margin analysis and other tools, predicting trajectory and estimating the final orbit.
Participate in program‑to‑customer interface requirements definition to ensure program and customer mission success.
Interface with external customers to maintain tracking station location, obscura, and Transmit Inhibit Zone data.
Participate in testing efforts of newly upgraded tracking stations.
Participate in customer education of basic astrodynamics.
Support and perform future OA software and hardware upgrades leading to the automation of many of the OA functions supporting both daily OA activities and OA launch support activities.
Providing rotating 24x7 on‑call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Basic Qualifications
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph at time of application.
Must have a completed STEM degree (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics).
Level 2:
2 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor’s (STEM).
0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Master’s (STEM).
Level 3:
5 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor’s (STEM).
3 Years of relevant experience with a completed Master’s (STEM).
0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D. (STEM).
Must have above minimum experience on the below:
MATLAB.
Multi‑tasking including identifying and achieving multiple milestones spread across various calendars and schedules.
Creating and following standard processes and clearly documenting results.
Must have the ability to work rotating on‑call shifts and occasionally work odd/extended hours covering a 24/7 period.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with STK, ODTK, and other COTS products.
Experience in executing the project life cycle of requirements analysis, design, hardware and/or software development, integration, test, and sustainment.
Background in one or more of the following technical disciplines: orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling and simulation, and analysis.
Knowledge of communications (network and RF) topologies, including SGLS, K and X band design.
Knowledge and experience with satellite command & control theories and methodologies.
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00.
Secondary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world. The Payload and Ground Systems division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Orbital Analyst (OA) to join our team supporting our FROST program in Colorado Springs, Colorado at Schriever AFB.
The OA will be responsible for astrodynamics analytical support, system problem/anomaly resolution support, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analysis. The team also provides program expertise on engineering subsystems and maintains a baseline of operational products for a complex system. The candidate will have an active role in shaping the basis of how to execute planning and operations. The candidate should be a self‑starter with a passion for space.
Job Responsibilities
Perform orbit analysis, orbital determination, and analysis functions.
Generate and provide daily orbital data to execute numerous satellite contacts.
Generate and provide daily orbit data to external users.
Perform orbital engineering tasks required to support launch operations including sensor coverage and telemetry collection planning using link margin analysis and other tools, predicting trajectory and estimating the final orbit.
Participate in program‑to‑customer interface requirements definition to ensure program and customer mission success.
Interface with external customers to maintain tracking station location, obscura, and Transmit Inhibit Zone data.
Participate in testing efforts of newly upgraded tracking stations.
Participate in customer education of basic astrodynamics.
Support and perform future OA software and hardware upgrades leading to the automation of many of the OA functions supporting both daily OA activities and OA launch support activities.
Providing rotating 24x7 on‑call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Basic Qualifications
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph at time of application.
Must have a completed STEM degree (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics).
Level 2:
2 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor’s (STEM).
0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Master’s (STEM).
Level 3:
5 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor’s (STEM).
3 Years of relevant experience with a completed Master’s (STEM).
0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D. (STEM).
Must have above minimum experience on the below:
MATLAB.
Multi‑tasking including identifying and achieving multiple milestones spread across various calendars and schedules.
Creating and following standard processes and clearly documenting results.
Must have the ability to work rotating on‑call shifts and occasionally work odd/extended hours covering a 24/7 period.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with STK, ODTK, and other COTS products.
Experience in executing the project life cycle of requirements analysis, design, hardware and/or software development, integration, test, and sustainment.
Background in one or more of the following technical disciplines: orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling and simulation, and analysis.
Knowledge of communications (network and RF) topologies, including SGLS, K and X band design.
Knowledge and experience with satellite command & control theories and methodologies.
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00.
Secondary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
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