Associate Systems Engineer – Orbit Analyst – Level 1

Northrop GrummanNorthrop GrummanAurora, Colorado, United States
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Posted

9/15/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$76k - $114k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The associate systems engineer will generate maneuver plans, manage long-term orbit stability, and perform propellant management and thruster calibration. They will also utilize orbit determination software to perform ephemeris predictions and provide operational products to mission partners.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to work in a badge-less team environment.

Key skills

Maneuver planningOrbit determinationPropellant managementThruster calibrationEphemeris predictionCovariance modelsPythonMATLABPERLLinuxSystems engineeringTechnical communicationTeam buildingMS Office

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Northrop Grumman

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employees

87,629

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.

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EngineeringTechnologyScience & ResearchSecurity & SafetyGovernment & Public Sector

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph 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 Sector is seeking a Associate Systems Engineer – Orbit Analyst – Level 1 to join our team in Aurora, CO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. *Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer funding, and holding final clearances (if applicable) prior to start date.* This position is a highly visible position that includes frequent interactions with customers and working on a badge-less team. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Maneuver Planning Generating maneuver plans and operational execution products; coordinating plans with leadership, crew, and mission partners. Managing long-term orbit stability and longevity. Perform propellant management, thruster calibration, and lifetime trending. Orbit Determination Use orbit determination software to perform routine OD, ephemeris prediction, and post-maneuver OD recovery. Apply knowledge of ground and space hardware and software systems to update orbit determination and covariance models. Generate ephemeris and operational orbit products; provide products to crew and mission partners as needed. Flexible Schedules: For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work. *This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer funding, and holding final clearances (if applicable) prior to start date* Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a (STEM) discipline plus a minimum 0 years of professional engineering/technical experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, SCI access, and complete a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination prior to start. Demonstrated background in one or more relevant engineering disciplines. Excellent written, presentation, coordination, and communication skills along with excellent interpersonal and team building skills. Ability to utilize MS Office Tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, to execute responsibilities as needed within the role (presentations, internal/external communications, data, collection, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with STK and programming language (Python, MATLAB, or PERL). Familiarity with operational orbit determination and maneuver planning. Ability to respond quickly to resolve anomalies. Ability to learn the details and interdependencies of complex, operational systems. Familiarity with troubleshooting and performing analysis on operational systems. Familiarity with Linux. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 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.

Requirements

  • Maneuver planning
  • Orbit determination
  • Propellant management
  • Thruster calibration
  • Ephemeris prediction
  • Covariance models
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • PERL
  • Linux
  • Systems engineering
  • Technical communication
  • Team building
  • MS Office

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off

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