Operations Mission Engineer – 2/3 (Aurora CO)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) sector is seeking an is seeking an Operations Mission Engineer - 2/3 to be a member of a cross-disciplined specialist team located in Aurora, CO.

**This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3**

This position is a highly visible position that includes frequent interactions with customers and working on a diverse team.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting integration/coordination within the customer and user communities and the program’s operations departments

• Enabling information flow throughout disparate organizations to identify opportunities to leverage system capabilities to solve unique user challenges

• Initiating conceptual studies designed to optimize nominal and emerging utilization of system data process capabilities, and developing the techniques to implement these capabilities

• Developing recommendations for addressing operational shortfalls, including improvements for system data processing

• Troubleshooting end-to-end data problems and providing an assessment of and identifying error sources in the end-to-end system, including developing processes and tools to minimize system errors

• Performing ongoing system performance monitoring and investigating unexpected findings

• Supporting system calibrations and system test execution

• Providing an interface to factory subject matter experts for new system deliveries and upgrades

• Providing feedback to factory engineering on operational priorities and objectives in support of ongoing and future development activities

• Must demonstrate ability to work effectively and collaboratively within diverse, cross-functional teams, including partnerships with contract personnel, ensuring seamless integration and shared ownership of objectives. Must be self-motivated, capable of operating under general direction, and adept at independently determining and developing approaches to complex situations.

• While this position typically follows standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), candidates must be prepared to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in response to emergencies or critical operational needs. During such events, employees may be required to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating basis until the situation is resolved. Flexibility and a commitment to supporting 24/7 operations during emergencies are essential.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. 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, some roles offer 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Level 2:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 2 years of relevant professional experience within an engineering role OR Master's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 0 years of relevant professional experience within an engineering role

• Basic understanding of digital signal processing and communications theory fundamentals

• Excellent written, presentation, coordination, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint to execute responsibilities as needed within the role (presentations, internal/external communications, data collection, etc.)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date

Level 3:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 years of relevant professional experience within an engineering role OR Master's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 3 years of relevant professional experience within an engineering role

• Basic understanding of digital signal processing and communications theory fundamentals

• Excellent written, presentation, coordination, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint to execute responsibilities as needed within the role (presentations, internal/external communications, data collection, etc.)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicable operations and maintenance program experience (payload systems engineering, integration and test, and/or TIP

• Familiarity and practical use with MATLAB, Python, and Perl scripting languages

• Familiarity with Linux

• Active in scope DoD Top Secret Clearance & SCI Access

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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. 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.