Systems Engineer - Level 4 (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.   *Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.*   This role is for a highly motivated Systems Engineer specializing in orbit analysis and orbit determination.   Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: -Responsible for providing orbit determination, trajectory estimation, mission planning, coverage analysis, and telemetry planning for launch and early on-orbit phases. -Responsible for maneuver planning, conjunction analysis, and collision avoidance operations. -Familiarity with launch and early orbit operations. -Develop orbital analysis and mission planning tools to automate mission planning during on-orbit operations. -Maintain and update the System flight dynamics and STK models. -Perform requirements verification and analysis for orbit and mission coverage requirements. -Work closely with other IPTs to align orbit geometry with early orbit testing and verification plans. -Coordinate with subsystems for maneuver execution and reconstruction.   Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer – Level 4: -Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. -Background in aerospace engineering   Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineer – Level 4: -Familiarity with STK and Linux environments -Prior programming/scripting (e.g. Python) experience -Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and enjoys tackling complex engineering challenges -Strong communication and time management skills -Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills -Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance along with active SCI access at time of applicati