Space Flight Operations - Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems (AHT)

Description

The company builds intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems for classified and unclassified space missions.

Based in Linthicum, Maryland, the team handles the whole space design lifecycle on-site, from sensors and payloads to complete spacecraft, for Class A to Class D missions.

The work runs from early concept and mission design through to on-orbit operational support.

This role sits in the Eastern Region Systems Engineering, Integration and Test group and supports a constellation of Space RADAR satellites.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, trend and analyze satellite and payload telemetry during operations shifts.
• Outside shifts, run system tests using on-orbit payloads, lab assets, engineering development units or simulators.
• Write code and scripts to analyze payload data for debugging, troubleshooting and performance evaluation.
• Build, improve and run custom software tools used for trending, testing, analysis and operational workflows.
• Help adjudicate discrepancy reports and resolve anomalies.

Requirements

• Staffed at level 2 or level 3.
• Level 2: a BS in a STEM field with 2 years of aerospace or defense development or test experience, or relevant experience plus an MS.
• Level 3: a BS in a STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years with an MS.
• Hold an active Top Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and be able to obtain and maintain SCI approval and access.
• Coding skills, preferably in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Be willing to work occasional shifts, nights and weekends.
• Preferred: a BS in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Preferred: proficiency in coding with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Preferred: familiarity with RF test environments.
• Preferred: familiarity with RADAR operation.
• Preferred: experience with RADAR integration and test.
• Preferred: experience running on-orbit mission operations and resolving satellite and ground system anomalies.
• Preferred: an active SCI clearance.

Conditions

Relocation assistance may be available.

Top Secret clearance is required to start.

No travel is required.

Base pay ranges are $87,600 to $131,400 for the primary level and $108,800 to $163,200 for the secondary level.

Final base pay is a guideline and depends on scope and responsibilities, plus experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.