Senior Principal Satellite Systems Engineer-Spacecraft Operations

General Manufacturing(3 months ago)

United States, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, AlabamaOnsiteFull TimeSenior$131,100 - $196,700Engineering

About this role

A Senior Principal Satellite Systems Engineer — Spacecraft Operations at Northrop Grumman supporting the Space Development Agency program based in Huntsville, AL. The role centers on spacecraft operations for a satellite constellation and requires coordination across multiple sites and extended travel for training. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance, with start date contingent on launch timing.

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Required Skills

Satellite Operations
Space Systems
RF Communications
Mission Planning
Telemetry Trending
Anomaly Resolution
Procedure Development
Systems Engineering
Test Engineering
Shift Work

Qualifications

BS in STEM
MS in STEM
PhD in STEM
Active Secret Clearance
Ability to Obtain Top Secret Clearance
TS/CI Poly (Preferred)

About General Manufacturing

northropgrumman.com

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.

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