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# Associate Systems Engineer - Orbit Analyst - Level 1

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $76,200.0 - $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Outlook, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Systems, Operational Systems, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9038735/associate-systems-engineer-orbit-analyst-level-1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a (STEM) discipline plus a minimum 0 years of professional engineering/technical experience.
 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, SCI access, and complete a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination prior to start.
 * Demonstrated background in one or more relevant engineering disciplines.
 * Excellent written, presentation, coordination, and communication skills along with excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
 * Ability to utilize MS Office Tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, to execute responsibilities as needed within the role (presentations, internal/external communications, data, collection, etc.)

 * Familiarity with STK and programming language (Python, MATLAB, or PERL).
 * Familiarity with operational orbit determination and maneuver planning.
 * Ability to respond quickly to resolve anomalies.
 * Ability to learn the details and interdependencies of complex, operational systems.
 * Familiarity with troubleshooting and performing analysis on operational systems.
 * Familiarity with Linux.

## Description

+ Use orbit determination software to perform routine OD, ephemeris prediction, and post-maneuver OD recovery.
 + Apply knowledge of ground and space hardware and software systems to update orbit determination and covariance models.
 + Generate ephemeris and operational orbit products; provide products to crew and mission partners as needed.


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