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# Mission Operations Development Engineer - Level 2 - Chantilly at NGC

Compensation · Listed in posting

$91,800 – $137,600/yr

**Location**
: Chantilly, Virginia

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Oct 2, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Mission Operations Development Engineer to support classified satellite programs through mission preparation, script testing, simulator testing, command and telemetry development, campaign execution, troubleshooting, configuration management, and automation. The role requires full-time on-site work, approximately 50% day staff and 50% shift work, and an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance. Candidates need a STEM bachelor’s degree with two years of professional experience or a master’s degree with no professional experience, plus scripting and system engineering experience. The primary salary range is $91,800 to $137,600, with possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.

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