Northrop Grumman
Vehicle Engineer (Engineer Satellite Systems)-Top Secret Clearance - Northrop Gr
Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Job Overview
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret. 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 today, and for generations to come. 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.
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately one quarter of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last six months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members.
Program Goals The service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week.
Goals Provide transitioning service members fellowship‑style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full‑time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high‑speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives Service members who complete the intern program will be highly‑trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
Where the Intern Will Be This position is for a SkillBridge role in Colorado Springs, CO (100% on site). The successful candidate will be expected to:
Provide mission operations support to Satellite programs including on orbit vehicle/sustaining engineering
Support activities such as system problem/anomaly resolution support, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analyses
Coordinate with other systems engineers to conduct anomaly review board investigations as necessary
Investigate and diagnose unexpected system signatures
Support operations readiness activities including configuration control board and other customer meetings
Support operations, including shift work which may include 12‑hour and night shifts
Make modifications to existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in‑flight performance and may develop new procedures as required
Support coordination and execution of system maintenance tasks and coordinate across multiple contractor organizations including customer and external system partners to diligently accomplish all tasks
Perform demonstrations and conduct briefings explaining how to utilize mission systems to accomplish task‑based objectives
Perform quantitative risk analysis
Provide status reporting through both the functional and program reporting branches
Maintain standards associated with the established Integrated/Developmental Operations functional group processes
Support internal and external customer meetings through proficient verbal and documented (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel) communications
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O‑4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Standard Work Schedule This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related STEM discipline
Minimum of 2 years of related experience
Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI at time of application
U.S. citizen
Ability to work within a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success.
Knowledge and experience in satellite operations engineering disciplines to include attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software, and anomaly determination and resolution
Previous experience with troubleshooting, anomaly resolution and performing analysis on operational systems
Experience writing technical documents for external customers
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews
Be able to make decisions under high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience within a diverse team of engineers/operators
Experience working on government systems and/or government process environment
Experience with at least one S/C Subsystem (ADCS, CDH, COMM, EPDS, Thermal, FSW)
Support mission simulation, scripting, and verification activities
Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/ C++
Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) or formation flight
Experience operating Tactical Space Systems bus product lines is strongly desired
Experience using Tactical Space Systems ground software products is strongly desired
Salary Range Primary Level Salary Range: $81,000.00 – $111,000.00.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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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. 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.
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately one quarter of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last six months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members.
Program Goals The service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week.
Goals Provide transitioning service members fellowship‑style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full‑time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high‑speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives Service members who complete the intern program will be highly‑trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
Where the Intern Will Be This position is for a SkillBridge role in Colorado Springs, CO (100% on site). The successful candidate will be expected to:
Provide mission operations support to Satellite programs including on orbit vehicle/sustaining engineering
Support activities such as system problem/anomaly resolution support, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analyses
Coordinate with other systems engineers to conduct anomaly review board investigations as necessary
Investigate and diagnose unexpected system signatures
Support operations readiness activities including configuration control board and other customer meetings
Support operations, including shift work which may include 12‑hour and night shifts
Make modifications to existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in‑flight performance and may develop new procedures as required
Support coordination and execution of system maintenance tasks and coordinate across multiple contractor organizations including customer and external system partners to diligently accomplish all tasks
Perform demonstrations and conduct briefings explaining how to utilize mission systems to accomplish task‑based objectives
Perform quantitative risk analysis
Provide status reporting through both the functional and program reporting branches
Maintain standards associated with the established Integrated/Developmental Operations functional group processes
Support internal and external customer meetings through proficient verbal and documented (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel) communications
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O‑4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Standard Work Schedule This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related STEM discipline
Minimum of 2 years of related experience
Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI at time of application
U.S. citizen
Ability to work within a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success.
Knowledge and experience in satellite operations engineering disciplines to include attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software, and anomaly determination and resolution
Previous experience with troubleshooting, anomaly resolution and performing analysis on operational systems
Experience writing technical documents for external customers
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews
Be able to make decisions under high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience within a diverse team of engineers/operators
Experience working on government systems and/or government process environment
Experience with at least one S/C Subsystem (ADCS, CDH, COMM, EPDS, Thermal, FSW)
Support mission simulation, scripting, and verification activities
Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/ C++
Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) or formation flight
Experience operating Tactical Space Systems bus product lines is strongly desired
Experience using Tactical Space Systems ground software products is strongly desired
Salary Range Primary Level Salary Range: $81,000.00 – $111,000.00.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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