(DoD SkillBridge) Associate Spacecraft Operations/ Spacecraft Operations
Job Overview
Employment Type
Internship
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $69,400.00 - $125,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
discretionary bonus
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a premier global security company renowned for its pioneering work in aerospace and defense technologies. With a rich history marked by revolutionary achievements such as the first nonstop transatlantic flight, the development of stealth bombers, and contributions to lunar exploration, Northrop Grumman continues to be at the forefront of innovation. The company prides itself on nurturing a culture of intellectual curiosity, diversity, and bold innovation. Employing approximately 90,000 people worldwide, Northrop Grumman is a significant employer of military veterans, with about one quarter of its workforce having military backgrounds. This emphasis reflects the company's commitment to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Has served at least 180 days on active duty
- Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
- Will receive an honorable discharge
- Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship
- Secret clearance required at the time of application
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers
- Experience in military, mission, satellite, and/or bus operations
- Ability to maintain situational awareness in a Mission Operations Center
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work after hours and weekends during rehearsal, test, launch, activation, calibration, characterization, demonstration events, and as needed
Job Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience, or a Masters degree with no experience, or in lieu of a degree additional 6 years of experience may be considered
- Secret clearance required at the time of application
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers
- Experience in military, mission, satellite, and/or bus operations
- Ability to maintain situational awareness in a Mission Operations Center
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work after hours and weekends during rehearsal, test, launch, activation, calibration, characterization, demonstration events, and as needed
Job Duties
- Adhere to procedures for commanding space vehicle and/or payload during rehearsals, tests, demonstrations, and/or basic operations
- Attend training to become a certified bus/payload operator capable of taking operations responsibility after transitioning from SME support
- Respond to and report all on-call issues which require immediate resolution
- Record any/all metrics which fall outside of procedure metrics
- Initiate reporting requirements for any/all events which are deemed reportable by system requirements, procedures, CIF, and/or updates
- Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed
- Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with stakeholders including the Ground Mission Operations Lead and Mission Director
- Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases
- Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts
- Work under minimal direction and independently develop solutions
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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