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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 - 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.
Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, is seeking an Associate Operations Engineer/Operations Engineer looking to work as a member of an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) crew on a rotating 12-hr shift schedule at a field site located in Harrogate , UK .
This position can be filled at a level 1 or 2.
The Operations Crew Department is seeking an engineer who will be responsible for the following:
Monitoring system and subsystem operation and performance and preparing periodic status reports
Investigating and responding to all indications of anomalous system performance
Assisting in the preparation and review of standard operations procedures and system redundancy management documentation
Supporting system reconfiguration and mode changes
Supporting special system operations of a non-routine nature
Monitoring several real-time systems and implementing procedures required for control and status of these systems in response to anomalous behavior
Monitoring equipment health and status to ensure the highest possible level of mission readiness
Continuous core skill improvement training
Follow-on advanced operator training
System performance improvement tasks involving Perl programming and standard operating procedure modifications
The successful candidate will be trained with the necessary skills and knowledge required for system operations. Upon certification, the operator will continue to develop operational skills, knowledge and problem solving experience for greater technical responsibilities or leadership opportunities with the operations organization.
An initial 2-year tour commitment is required.
A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation.
Basic Qualifications for a level 1:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 0 years of relevant technical/engineering experience
Familiarity in executing standard operating procedures to provide mission support during command and control of real-time operations systems
Willingness to complete a two year overseas tour commitment
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
Basic Qualifications for a level 2:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 2 years of relevant technical/engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 0 years of relevant technical/engineering experience
Familiarity in executing standard operating procedures to provide mission support during command and control of real-time operations systems
Willingness to complete a two year overseas tour commitment
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance / SCI Access with a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination adjudicated within the last three years
Prior operations and/or systems engineering experience
Experience working in a geographically diverse team and matrix organization
Salary Range: $63,800 - $95,800
Salary Range 2: $77,200 - $115,800
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.