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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’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Payload Mission Operations Systems Engineer - Level 3 / 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.\n*This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.\nThis role can be filled at either Level 3 or Level 4.\nThe Protected Tactical SATCOM Prototype (PTS-P) program is seeking an experienced mission ops engineer to join the Mission Ops (MOPS) team to complete (or create as needed) the necessary ops products, participate in rehearsals and participate in SV activation, antenna calibration and on orbit demo and test (OODT) execution during and post the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) of the PTS-P mission. As a small class C program there will be opportunities and an expectation to help in areas outside of typical mission ops environment or scope.\nResponsibilities include:\nParticipate in operator training, rehearsals and on orbit ops\nPrimarily will serve as a payload mission ops lead during rehearsals and on orbit ops\nServe as a backup BCOS/PCOS mission operator on console if needed.\nServe as a backup SCN planner if needed\nModify or create python scripts.\nUse, modify or create tools used during I&T, rehearsals and mission ops\nWork in a dynamic environment with multi-disciplinary personnel for joint payload and platform (ESPAStar-HP) operations\nSupport on orbit activities, troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, test data collection and processing\nHelp complete nominal payload activation, antenna calibration and On Orbit Characterization procedures, procs, and executable scripts prior to rehearsals.\nHelp complete MOPS rehearsal preparation\nTake the lessons learned during PL I&T and put them to use in all mission ops products (plans, procedures, procs, L&Cs, CONOPS…)\nCoordinate with customer as required\nBasic Qualifications for Level 3:\nBachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience; OR, a PhD with 1 year of related experience\nAvailability for shift work\nExperience with Python (test scripts and tool development)\nExperience with space/ground system integration, test, or operations.\nCandidate must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.\nBasic Qualifications for Level 4:\nBachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8 years of engineering experience; OR Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6 years of engineering experience; OR PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4 years of engineering experience\nAvailability for shift work\nExperience with Python (test scripts and tool development)\nExperience with space/ground system integration, test, or operations.\nCandidate must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.\nPreferred qualifications:\nPrevious Mission Ops experience\nSolve open ended tasks with little to no oversight; is expected to be self-sufficient\nAbility to work in a rapid development environment\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills\nExperience performing and prepping for rehearsal activities\nExperience executing operational procedures on-console\nPrior experience on sub class A programs\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.\nWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life.\nFor more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards\nAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:\nMedical, Dental & Vision coverage\n401k\nEducational Assistance\nLife Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions\nPaid Time Off\nHealth & Wellness Resources\nEmployee Discounts\nFlexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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. 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