Ground Systems Operator II – TS/SCI (Travel 25%)

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO is seeking a Ground Systems Operator to support a complex ground-station system. You will monitor system health, perform frontline troubleshooting, and coordinate daily rhythms to ensure mission readiness.

Typical qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, Linux scripting, and strong communication skills. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required at start. Travel up to 25% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree may substitute for 0 years.
• Educational background in antenna operations, RF systems, or related fields.
• Experience with Linux systems including scripting or troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven communication skills.
• Willingness to learn operational workflows and maintenance processes.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at start.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and resolve technical issues to keep operations running.
• Coordinate daily rhythms and monitor system health and performance.
• Front-line troubleshooting and cross-team collaboration.
• Support antenna operations and RF engineering during missions.
• Document workflows and issue resolutions for knowledge retention.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Linux systems

Scripting

Operational workflows knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Satellite RF monitoring systems

RF engineering basics

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO is seeking a Ground Systems Operator to support a complex ground-station system. You will monitor system health, perform frontline troubleshooting, and coordinate daily rhythms to ensure mission readiness.

Typical qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, Linux scripting, and strong communication skills. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required at start. Travel up to 25% may be needed.