Systems Engineer Level 4 - Activation Team Mission Operations Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
## Description

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Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 4 - Activation Team Mission Operations Lead to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

*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.

This position will be responsible for executing Spacecraft Early Operations activities on-console.

*Schedule requires working 12 hour overnight shifts, along with occasional weekends and holidays.

What you’ll get to do:

- Ensure all activation-related activities are performed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor real-time telemetry, activate and call for abort or hold procedures, coordinate post event analysis.
- Provide daily status briefs and shift handovers, lead the MARTs, lead to overall milestones like transition to OCs and OPAR.

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Basic Qualifications:

- 8 Years with Bachelors in STEM Degree; OR 6 Years with Masters in STEM Degree; OR 4 Years with PhD in STEM Degree
- Experience with on-console spacecraft activation
- Experience with determining root cause and correction actions
- Candidate must have an active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience interfacing with customers/executive management
- Experience leading on-console spacecraft activation
- Experience with systems with complex data paths and processing
- Knowledge and familiarity with space vehicle subsystems
- Knowledge and familiarity of space vehicle fault management and autonomy
- Knowledge and familiarity with ground system architecture

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space .

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As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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. 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.