Associate Engineer Systems
$76,200–$137,600 year
On-site · Azusa, California, United States
Job Summary
Associate Engineer Systems in Azusa, CA focusing on OPIR programs. Responsibilities include system design, pointing and control mechanism calibration and trending, radiometric image and image processing analysis, ground and orbital system test data analysis, test design, anomaly resolution support, tool development, and requirements/performance capability sell-off for OPIR programs. Work may involve payload design, payload and space vehicle integration and test, analyzing system performance for on-orbit payloads, and supporting flight readiness test activities for payload and ground systems. Preferred qualifications include MATLAB and object oriented programming, applied mathematics experience, Linear Algebra and Control Theory, AI/ML exposure, data science with Julia/Python/MATLAB, knowledge of spacecraft systems, and familiarity with Windows/Unix environments; active clearance or higher is also noted as a capability. This is a full-time role with travel up to 10% in a Space Systems environment with Northrop Grumman.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in STEM
- Ability to obtain & maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship
- Level 2: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2+ years of engineering experience (if applicable)
- Proficiency in MATLAB and object oriented programming (preferred)
- Project or classroom experience in applied mathematics (preferred)
- Linear Algebra and Control Theory (preferred)
- AI or Machine Learning experience (preferred)
- Data science implementation in Julia, Python, or MATLAB (preferred)
- Knowledge of spacecraft systems (preferred)
- Familiarity with MS Windows & Unix environments (preferred)
- Active U.S. Government Secret and SCI Clearance or higher (preferred)
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