Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Ground Senior Ops Training Engineer - Level 4 based out of Aurora, CO.
As the Ground Senior Ops Training Engineer on the NGP Ground Operations & Training team, you will lead, design, and develop training products for mission operators. Training products will be used to train customer operators and trainers on NGP CONOPS, system design and capabilities, and ground system software for Telemetry, Tracking, and Commanding, Mission Management, sensor processing, satellite simulator operations and flight dynamics. You will be supporting the product vision and statement of work, ensuring that the products meet timely deliveries. The person in this role will support the senior technical authority for the day-to-day execution of the Operations and Training work stream, providing direct support to the Operations and Training Lead.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
- This is a senior technical role, requires that the person in this role has had technical hands-on experience producing training products. Also needs to understand the criticality of on-time execution
- Partner with subject matter experts and technology experts to execute the systems engineering statement of work
- This role will work directly with stakeholders, designers and engineers to deliver quality products and features
- Work cross functionally with other teams to execute the product strategy and roadmap. Lead training effort to on-time delivery and successful results
- Help to manage product backlog, iteration planning and elaboration of user stories
- Contribute to Operational Training Product development and maturity. Coordinate closely with SMEs to ensure that instructional design and development meet delivery with corresponding content
- Work closely and collaboratively with Procedure developers on the Operations & Training Team for product input and development
- The role is mission critical, time sensitive, and requires an individual who can hit the ground running, navigate a complex stakeholder environment, and maintain the highest standards of Operations & Training while delivering results within a tight window.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance required at time of application
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD
- Previous experience in developing training material IAW Instructional System Design Processes, or similar construct
- On-Console Command and Control Satellite Operations experience
- Professional and comfortable presentation skills in front of an audience, demonstrating command of the Space Vehicle material
- Ground System anomaly troubleshooting and resolution experience
- Agile Development Processes experience
- Project Management and Scheduling experience
- Commanding knowledge and experience in Space Vehicle Health and Safety
- Satellite simulator and ground system experience
- Experience w/MS Office Suite products
- Team Leadership Skills
- Occasional travel may be necessary
Preferred Qualifications:
- Eagle-3 Bus experience
- Space-based Infrared System experience
- Cornerstone Software experience
- Python scripting experience
- Previous experience writing Standard Operating Procedures
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years relevant experience (6 years with Master's; 4 years with PhD)
- Experience developing training material IAW Instructional System Design processes
- On-console Command and Control satellite operations experience
- Professional presentation skills and command of space vehicle material
- Ground system anomaly troubleshooting and resolution experience
- Experience with Agile development processes
- Project management and scheduling experience
- Knowledge and experience in space vehicle health and safety
- Satellite simulator and ground system experience
- Experience with MS Office Suite products
- Team leadership skills
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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