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Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, is seeking an Associate Operations Engineer/Operations Engineer looking to work as a member of an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) crew on a rotating 12-hr shift schedule at a field site located in Harrogate , UK .
This position can be filled at a level 1 or 2.
The Operations Crew Department is seeking an engineer who will be responsible for the following:
- Monitoring system and subsystem operation and performance and preparing periodic status reports
- Investigating and responding to all indications of anomalous system performance
- Assisting in the preparation and review of standard operations procedures and system redundancy management documentation
- Supporting system reconfiguration and mode changes
- Supporting special system operations of a non-routine nature
- Monitoring several real-time systems and implementing procedures required for control and status of these systems in response to anomalous behavior
- Monitoring equipment health and status to ensure the highest possible level of mission readiness
- Continuous core skill improvement training
- Follow-on advanced operator training
- System performance improvement tasks involving Perl programming and standard operating procedure modifications
- An initial 2-year tour commitment is required.
- A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 0 years of relevant technical/engineering experience
- Familiarity in executing standard operating procedures to provide mission support during command and control of real-time operations systems
- Willingness to complete a two year overseas tour commitment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
- Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 2 years of relevant technical/engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 0 years of relevant technical/engineering experience
- Familiarity in executing standard operating procedures to provide mission support during command and control of real-time operations systems
- Willingness to complete a two year overseas tour commitment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance / SCI Access with a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination adjudicated within the last three years
- Prior operations and/or systems engineering experience
- Experience working in a geographically diverse team and matrix organization
Salary Range 2: $77,200 - $115,800
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.