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Senior+$3.7B raised
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Astrodynamics, Satellite Operations, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site
$104k–$194k/yr
Senior
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site
$161k–$241k/yr
Senior+$3.7B raised
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Systems Engineer Training Lead Level 4 - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site
$129k–$194k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Astrodynamics, Satellite Operations, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site
$73k–$135k/yr
Senior$3.3B raised
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Entry level$3.3B raised
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
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Senior$1.5B raised
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site
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$129k–$194k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Savings Plan, Company Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
Posted 18d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Design, deliver, and sustain high-quality training on astrodynamics and satellite operations for internal students and customers. Ensure operators are prepared for missions spanning LEO through GEO, including RPO in various environments.
Requirements
Requires a STEM degree with 4-8 years of experience (depending on degree level) and an active Top Secret security clearance. Must have professional experience in spacecraft operations and mission planning.
Full job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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 Systems Engineer Training Lead – Level 4 to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
The Training Lead is responsible for designing, delivering, and sustaining high‑quality training for customers and internal students on astrodynamics, satellite operations, and Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) in uncooperative and non‑cooperative environments. This role combines hands‑on space mission operations experience with strong instructional skills to ensure operators are prepared for missions spanning LEO through GEO.
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering) with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Spacecraft operations experience (satellite operations, mission control, on‑orbit mission execution, or closely related role).
Demonstrated experience working with or directly supporting a U.S. Government or military customer in an operational or training context.
Experience using or supporting modeling/simulation (mod/sim) tools, preferably in support of exercises, mission rehearsals, and/or training events.
Intermediate or advanced understanding of:
RPO trajectory design and planning, or
Teaching astrodynamics or orbital mechanics concepts to technical audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to students with varying levels of experience.
Ability to work on‑site and support occasional off‑hours training events, exercises, and rehearsals as required.
PreferredQualifications:
Formal teaching, instruction, or training delivery (classroom, virtual, or simulator‑based).
Demonstrated experience in course development, curriculum design, or training system development (syllabi, lesson plans, student guides, instructor guides, assessment materials).
Experience with large‑force, joint, or combined exercises involving space assets or multi‑domain operations.
Familiarity with common space mission analysis, trajectory design, or simulation tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, internally developed tools, or equivalent).
Prior experience as an instructor, evaluator, or training lead for military or government customers.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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.
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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