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Principal Systems Engineer Job
Dulles, VA JOB ID: TWR20161811-37399 With projected annual revenues in of nearly $4.5 billion, approximately 12,000 employees, and operations in about 20 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission — whether it's a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the world's leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation's largest manufacturer of ammunition. Orbital ATK Space Systems Group designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications, imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. The Group is leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies. United in pride and shared goals, Orbital ATK employees come from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable solutions. Work with the best and unleash your potential. If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Summary/Responsibilities: Ground System Testing * Develop and execute test procedures for the IceSat-2 Mission Operations Center (MOC). * Write post-test reports detail results * Identify test failures ensure subsequent fixes are made to the system Mission Operations * Support validation of flight procedures, scripts, and telemetry pages * Support mission readiness tests, rehearsals, spacecraft commissioning, and long-term operations * Maintain the operations procedure/script library as required by modifying based on lessons learned, space/ground configuration changes Mission Planning * Coordinate with the science team and spacecraft engineers to develop executable mission plans to ensure the collection of required science data without violating spacecraft constraints * Build and validate command uploads * Create and distribute data products to ground stations Configuration Management * Ensure the proper versions of operations products (e.g. procedures, scripts, databases) reside on the operational network * Ensure operations products in the primary MOC in Virginia and backup MOC in Arizona remain synchronized Qualifications: * BS degree in engineering, math, physics, or computer science, and 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree & 5 years of relevant experience. * US Citizen capable of obtaining a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). * UNIX/LINUX.(Systems admin, experience preferred) * Experience with real-time spacecraft command & control (ITOS experience preferred) * Experience with scripting or programming languages is required Orbital ATK is applying entrepreneurial thinking and commercial practices to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable products and services to our customers and grow our core areas while harnessing new technologies that will take our products - and your ideas - into the future. When encouraged to think beyond the ordinary, you'll be amazed at what you can do! We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D Are you a Veteran? Visit our Jobs for Veterans page to find jobs that match your military background. |
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