(DoD SkillBridge) Spacecraft Operations/ Principal Spacecraft Operations
Job Overview
Employment Type
Internship
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $24.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
savings plan
Company paid holidays
discretionary bonus
Job Description
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company that provides innovative systems and technologies that impact people’s lives worldwide. With a rich history of pioneering breakthroughs—from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers and lunar landings—Northrop Grumman continues to be at the forefront of technological advancement. The company’s culture embraces intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work. Known for its insatiable drive to accomplish what others deem impossible, Northrop Grumman offers a workplace where employees make history while shaping the future. The organization is highly supportive of military personnel transitioning... 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 work after hours and weekends as needed
- ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
Job Qualifications
- Spacecraft operations experience of 2 years with a bachelor’s degree, or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Principal spacecraft operations requires bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or a master’s and 3 years of experience, or in lieu of a degree 9 years 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
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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