Northrop Grumman
Spacecraft Operations Technician 2/3 (*TS/SCI & Poly req)
Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Overview
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. 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. Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems Team wants you to join our team as a Spacecraft Operations Technician 2 or 3. This position will be based in Colorado Springs, Colorado at Schriever AFB. This role requires you to rotate shifts in order to support a 24/7 operation. Responsibilities
Test and perform on-console activities involving satellite operations during launch and early orbit support or long-term operations. Plan, set up, and configure ground communication support; develop, validate, and execute pass plan; monitor, and review telemetry; advise leads and/or management of failures and degradation; and advise leads or management of predefined recovery procedures. Establish voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple-satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications. Configure and monitor displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations. Troubleshoot end-to-end communication issues. Coordinate across multiple programs and schedule using COTS software tools. Determine anomalous conditions and provide corrective actions as required. Generate downtime reports and other documentation for operational outages. Support various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards. Identify areas of concern, issues, inefficiencies, and non-value-added activities, and provide proven recommended solutions. This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work. Basic Qualifications
Level 2: 2 years of relevant experience with a completed High School diploma or equivalent; 0 years of relevant experience with a completed Associate’s degree or higher. Level 3: 4 years of relevant experience with a completed High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years of relevant experience with a completed Associate’s degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor’s degree. Must have an Active TS/SCI DoD security clearance AND an adjudicated Polygraph. U.S. Citizenship required. Experience conducting satellite operations with the Satellite Control Network in a real-time operations environment. Experience monitoring the activities of satellites. Familiarity with satellite ground systems, including hardware, software, and communications architecture. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques. Familiar with UNIX and Windows-based computer systems. Ability to create and follow standard processes and document results. Able to distinguish colors on a computer monitor (red, blue, and green). Willingness and ability to work multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime. Preferred Qualifications
Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills. Ability to interface effectively with users, customers, management, and engineering personnel. Good verbal and written communication skills. Be comfortable using intercom systems, in addition to phone systems, as a frequent medium for communications. Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $53,900.00 - $89,900.00; Salary Range 2: $64,100.00 - $106,800.00. The 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. 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.
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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. 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. Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems Team wants you to join our team as a Spacecraft Operations Technician 2 or 3. This position will be based in Colorado Springs, Colorado at Schriever AFB. This role requires you to rotate shifts in order to support a 24/7 operation. Responsibilities
Test and perform on-console activities involving satellite operations during launch and early orbit support or long-term operations. Plan, set up, and configure ground communication support; develop, validate, and execute pass plan; monitor, and review telemetry; advise leads and/or management of failures and degradation; and advise leads or management of predefined recovery procedures. Establish voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple-satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications. Configure and monitor displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations. Troubleshoot end-to-end communication issues. Coordinate across multiple programs and schedule using COTS software tools. Determine anomalous conditions and provide corrective actions as required. Generate downtime reports and other documentation for operational outages. Support various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards. Identify areas of concern, issues, inefficiencies, and non-value-added activities, and provide proven recommended solutions. This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work. Basic Qualifications
Level 2: 2 years of relevant experience with a completed High School diploma or equivalent; 0 years of relevant experience with a completed Associate’s degree or higher. Level 3: 4 years of relevant experience with a completed High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years of relevant experience with a completed Associate’s degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor’s degree. Must have an Active TS/SCI DoD security clearance AND an adjudicated Polygraph. U.S. Citizenship required. Experience conducting satellite operations with the Satellite Control Network in a real-time operations environment. Experience monitoring the activities of satellites. Familiarity with satellite ground systems, including hardware, software, and communications architecture. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques. Familiar with UNIX and Windows-based computer systems. Ability to create and follow standard processes and document results. Able to distinguish colors on a computer monitor (red, blue, and green). Willingness and ability to work multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime. Preferred Qualifications
Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills. Ability to interface effectively with users, customers, management, and engineering personnel. Good verbal and written communication skills. Be comfortable using intercom systems, in addition to phone systems, as a frequent medium for communications. Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $53,900.00 - $89,900.00; Salary Range 2: $64,100.00 - $106,800.00. The 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. 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.
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