Ground System Operator - Level 2 (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation & personal time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO is seeking a Ground Systems Operator to monitor and sustain critical space systems. The role demands strong troubleshooting skills, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to operate within a mission-focused environment.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, Linux proficiency, and the required TS/SCI clearance. The position offers challenging technical work, opportunities to influence mission readiness,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; master's may substitute in some cases.
• Experience with Linux systems, scripting or debugging.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and resolve technical issues to support operations.
• Communicate with team, stakeholders, and customers to ensure operational success.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and operations tasks to maintain mission readiness.
• Support antenna operations and RF engineering during missions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet requirements and improve system performance.
• Document workflows and resolutions to enhance system knowledge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Linux scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Linux

RF monitoring systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Ground Systems Operator to support our team in Aurora, CO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leverage critical thinking skills to monitor, analyze, and resolve technical issues in support of operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and external customers to ensure operational success.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational tasks to maintain mission readiness.
• Support and optimize antenna operations and RF engineering efforts during missions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational requirements and improve system performance.
• Document operational workflows, procedures, and issue resolutions to enhance system knowledge and readiness.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience;
• 0 years with a Master's degree.
• An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Educational background or experience in antenna operations, RF systems, or related fields.
• Experience working with Linux systems, including scripting or troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven communication skills.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn operational workflows and maintenance processes.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• STEM Degree.
• Experience as a Service Desk/Operator.
• Hands-on experience with navigating satellite and RF monitoring/management systems.
• Ability to communicate and brief to various audience tiers.
• Ability to lead technical investigations and prepare event artifacts.
• Possession of a valid U.S. Passport and willingness to travel OCONUS for 2-4 weeks annually.

Primary Level Salary Range

$83,400.00 - $125,200.00

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.