Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer Training Lead Level 4 - Colorado Springs
Northrop Grumman · Colorado Springs, CO
- Salary
- $129,300 - $193,900
- First seen
- Jun 24, 2026
- Verified
- Jul 9, 2026
- Minimum clearance
- Top Secret
- Active clearance
- Required
- Relocation
- Yes
- Experience
- 4+ years; 6+ with MS
- Office
- Colorado Springs location, Colorado Springs
Basic requirements
• 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). • Mission or operations planning experience (e.g., RPO planning, satellite maneuver planning, multi‑pass mission planning). • 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. • Preferred Qualifications: • 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 dev