RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. 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. As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active duty service members. Responsibilities for this internship position are: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. Goals Provide transitioning service members fellowship style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high speed, motivated military candidates into NGC. Objectives Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. Outcome Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team. As a full time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: 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 This position will require full time on site work. Position will support day staff mission operations script testing work approximately 50% of the time, and shift work (including nights/weekends/holidays) approximately 50% of the time. The successful candidate will be expected to: Provide mission operations support to classified Satellite programs. Work with systems engineers to integrate and test operational scripts for use during all phases of satellite operations, including early operations and sustainment operations. Conduct testing using simulators and resolve discrepancies. Develop and test command procedures, telemetry pages, and other products derived from vendor provided documentation. Support campaign mission preparation and operations activities including mission rehearsals, mission execution, and post launch test execution. Provide leadership to cross functional geographically dispersed satellite operations team during real time mission execution. Lead troubleshooting of satellite, ground, and/or C2 software issues during mission operations. Enact configuration management processes for space vehicle configuration, to include both hardware, software, and configurable item parameters. Make modifications to existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in flight performance, to include adding automation capabilities. Support internal and external customer meetings through proficient verbal and documented (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel) communications. Utilize Agile Processes and Tools, including Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), BitBucket, MatterMost. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline 5 years of related experience U.S. citizen Active or current Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI at time of application Scripting experience in Python, STOL, or other coding languages Experience with operations of on orbit satellites Be able to make decisions under high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews Preferred Qualifications: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance Support mission simulation, scripting, and verification activities Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/ C Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) or formation flight Ability to work within a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success. Experience with execution of spacecraft launch campaigns or sustainment operations Experience with automating scripted processes related to spacecraft or ground operations Experience working on government systems and/or government process environment Familiarity with Linux Primary Level Salary Range: $110,000.00 $155,000.00 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.