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Software Engineer (3/4) – Mission Planning & Scheduling (MPS) AHT

Northrop Grumman Dulles, VA

Dulles, VA

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$114k - $213k/yr Full time Mission Planning Programming Languages Software Development

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Job Description

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Planning & Scheduling (MPS) Ground Software team is seeking a Software Engineer (3/4) to support development and sustainment of satellite mission-planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver full-stack development across OS, platform, and mission-unique software layers for space mission ground systems.
Develop mission planning and scheduling capabilities, including contact/passes planning and schedule generation.
Build planning functions for activity and resource scheduling across satellites and ground systems.
Integrate ephemeris, constraints, and operations rules into mission planning tools.
Create client and server applications and services using service- or object-oriented architectures with message-bus-based data exchange.
Develop first-of-a-kind capabilities supporting satellite operations.
Build and integrate applications using Python and C++.
Build and integrate applications using PostgreSQL/Postgres.
Build and integrate using Ansible and cloud infrastructure provisioning.
Build and integrate capabilities using PKI and security-focused tooling.
Apply static code analysis tools and remediation workflows.
Coordinate with astrodynamics and mission operations teams to incorporate trajectory, ephemeris, and constraints data into planning software and workflows.
Support operations ground software and associated configurations, including troubleshooting software issues and hardware impacting ground software.
Investigate and resolve issues in mission planning and scheduling services used by operations teams.
Support Acceptance Test events by executing test procedures.
Support Acceptance Test events through test automation and validation of mission planning and scheduling functions.
Configure and deploy ground segment software, including installation of new ground segment and MPS software in operational, development, and test environments.
Resolve and remediate software defects during configuration and deployment.
Implement software enhancements as directed by customer change requests or mission needs.
Provide ground software support during launch and launch rehearsal events, with focus on MPS functions supporting LEOP and early operations.
Act as a self-starter who can make technical decisions with budget and schedule in mind.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience; OR Master’s degree and 3 years; OR 1 year with PhD.
Demonstrated software development experience.
Experience in Python application development.
Experience in C++.
Experience in Bash scripting.
U.S. Citizenship.
Current or active Top Secret clearance is required at the time of application.
Alternative experience may be considered in lieu of degree: additional 4 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference for Top Secret with SCI eligibility or current SCI.
Experience with satellite ground systems and/or mission planning & scheduling for space missions.
Familiarity with astrodynamics/orbital mechanics/satellite operations and tools such as FreeFlyer and STK.
Experience supporting launch and early orbit operations (LEOP).
Experience supporting on-orbit operations, contact planning, or schedule generation.
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation in an operational ground software environment.

Technologies

Python
C++
PostgreSQL/Postgres
Ansible
PKI
Bash
FreeFlyer
STK

Clearance / Travel / Location

Location: Dulles, VA (onsite)
Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Top Secret
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Compensation

Salary range (Primary level): USD 114,000 - 171,000 per yearly
Salary range (Secondary level): USD 142,200 - 213,400 per yearly

Benefits and Compensation Notes

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results.
Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Additional Eligibility Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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