Mission Analyst Level 3 or 4
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 Space Systems is seeking a Engineer Mission Architect - Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, California. This role is also known as a Principal Mission Analyst or Senior Principal Mission Analyst.
The mission analyst will support system design, analysis, and verification by developing and executing models and simulations across the program lifecycle. This role collaborates with systems engineering, SEIT, software, and test teams to evaluate system performance, assess risks, and inform technical and programmatic decisions.
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. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Basic Qualifications:
- Principal Mission Analyst (Level 3): Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR a Masters of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience OR 1 year with a PhD.
- Sr Principal Mission Analyst (Level 4): Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience OR a Masters of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience OR a 4 years with PhD.
- Significant experience working in a team through a rapid, high-pressure environment
- Experience with Space design lifecycle
- Experience with object-oriented simulation tools such as STK, AFSIM
- Experience with constellation architecture and management
- Experience coordinating between multiple stakeholders, internal and external to the company
- Experience performing and reviewing mission analysis
- Must be a US Citizen and able and willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance
Preferred additional experience includes:
- Has active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Significant GNC experience with an understanding of Rendezvous and Proximity Operations
- Exceptional organizational and briefing capabilities
- Strong foundation in object-oriented programming, especially using inheritance and composition
- Experience supporting service-based applications with REST/HTTP protocols
- Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and containerizing services
- Experience with distributed version control and Git operations
- Experience with key Python libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Numba)
- Ability to contribute effectively within an established software development environment
- Working with operationally deployed software
- Working with spacecraft hardware or embedded systems
- Understanding interface control documents (ICDs)
- Interfacing with APIs on enterprise systems
- Familiarity with JSON schema
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. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
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As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
-401k
-Educational Assistance
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
-Paid Time Off
-Health & Wellness Resources
-Employee Discounts
-Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.