Northrop Grumman · 19 hours ago
Ground System Operator - Level 2 or 3 - R10217700
Northrop Grumman is a pioneering company that offers employees the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Operator for the Tachyon Program Operations team, responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of a complex ground-station system through monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Leverage critical thinking skills to monitor, analyze, and resolve technical issues in support of operations
Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and external customers to ensure operational success
Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational tasks to maintain mission readiness
Support and optimize antenna operations and RF engineering efforts during missions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational requirements and improve system performance
Document operational workflows, procedures, and issue resolutions to enhance system knowledge and readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; 0 years with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for Level 2
Educational background or experience in antenna operations, RF systems, or related fields for Level 2
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for Level 2
Proven communication skills for Level 2
Familiarity or willingness to learn operational workflows and maintenance processes for Level 2
A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in mission-critical, team-oriented settings for Level 2
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application for Level 2
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Master's degree; 0 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for Level 3
Educational background or experience in antenna operations, RF systems, or related fields for Level 3
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for Level 3
Proven communication skills for Level 3
Familiarity or willingness to learn operational workflows and maintenance processes for Level 3
A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in mission-critical, team-oriented settings for Level 3
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application for Level 3
Preferred
Experience working with Linux systems, including scripting or troubleshooting
Knowledge of operational workflows, processes, or system maintenance
Hands-on experience with antenna systems or RF engineering in an operational environment
Possession of a valid U.S. Passport and willingness to travel OCONUS for 2–4 weeks annually
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
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