Ground Senior Ops Training Engineer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 142,200 - 213,400; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Ground Senior Ops Training Engineer - Level 4 based in Aurora, CO. You will lead, design, and develop training products for mission operators handling CONOPS, system design, and ground software for telemetry, tracking, commanding, and satellite operations.

This role demands hands-on training material development and timely delivery. The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, a STEM bachelor’s degree with extensive experience, and

Qualifications

• Experience developing training material per Instructional System Design (ISD) or similar construct.
• On-Console Command and Control Satellite Operations experience.
• Professional and comfortable presentation skills in front of an audience, demonstrating command of Space Vehicle material.
• Ground System anomaly troubleshooting and resolution experience.
• Agile Development Processes experience.
• Project Management and Scheduling experience.
• Commanding knowledge and experience in Space Vehicle Health and Safety.
• Satellite simulator and ground system experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of training products for mission operators.
• Collaborate with SMEs and technology experts to execute the SOW for training.
• Work with stakeholders, designers and engineers to deliver quality products and features.
• Cross-functional leadership to execute the product strategy and on-time delivery of training.
• Help manage product backlog, iteration planning and user stories.
• Coordinate with SMEs to ensure instructional design meets delivery content.
• Work with Procedure developers for input and development on Operations & Training.
• Navigate a complex stakeholder environment to deliver results within tight windows.

Skills

Training development

Systems engineering

Agile development

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Ground Senior Ops Training Engineer - Level 4 based out of Aurora, CO.
As the Ground Senior Ops Training Engineer on the NGP Ground Operations & Training team, you will lead, design, and develop training products for mission operators. Training products will be used to train customer operators and trainers on NGP CONOPS, system design and capabilities, and ground system software for Telemetry, Tracking, and Commanding, Mission Management, sensor processing, satellite simulator operations and flight dynamics. You will be supporting the product vision and statement of work, ensuring that the products meet timely deliveries. The person in this role will support the senior technical authority for the day-to-day execution of the Operations and Training work stream, providing direct support to the Operations and Training Lead.
Roles And Responsibilities Include

• This is a senior technical role, requires that the person in this role has had technical hands-on experience producing training products. Also needs to understand the criticality of on-time execution
• Partner with subject matter experts and technology experts to execute the systems engineering statement of work
• This role will work directly with stakeholders, designers and engineers to deliver quality products and features
• Work cross functionally with other teams to execute the product strategy and roadmap. Lead training effort to on-time delivery and successful results
• Help to manage product backlog, iteration planning and elaboration of user stories
• Contribute to Operational Training Product development and maturity. Coordinate closely with SMEs to ensure that instructional design and development meet delivery with corresponding content
• Work closely and collaboratively with Procedure developers on the Operations & Training Team for product input and development
• The role is mission critical, time sensitive, and requires an individual who can hit the ground running, navigate a complex stakeholder environment, and maintain the highest standards of Operations & Training while delivering results within a tight window.

Basic Qualifications
Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance required at time of application
Bachelor\'s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master\'s; 4 years with a PhD
Previous experience in developing training material IAW Instructional System Design Processes, or similar construct
On-Console Command and Control Satellite Operations experience
Professional and comfortable presentation skills in front of an audience, demonstrating command of the Space Vehicle material
Ground System anomaly troubleshooting and resolution experience
Agile Development Processes experience
Project Management and Scheduling experience
Commanding knowledge and experience in Space Vehicle Health and Safety
Satellite simulator and ground system experience
Experience w/MS Office Suite products
Team Leadership Skills
Occasional travel may be necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Eagle-3 Bus experience
Space-based Infrared System experience
Cornerstone Software experience
Python scripting experience
Previous experience writing Standard Operating Procedures

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
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.