Ground System Operator - Level 2 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman•Aurora, CO

2d•$83,400 - $125,200•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Ground Systems Operator to support our team in Aurora, CO. This role is critical to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of a complex ground-station system. The Operator will coordinate daily rhythms, monitor system health and optimal performance through status checks, metric recording. Responsibilities will also include monitoring, analysis of system health, front-line troubleshooting and working across the team to identify solutions.

Requirements

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.
Educational background or experience in antenna operations, RF systems, or related fields.
Experience working with Linux systems, including scripting or troubleshooting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven communication skills
Familiarity or willingness to learn operational workflows and maintenance processes
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application

Nice To Haves

STEM Degree.
Experience as a Service Desk/Operator
Hands-on experience with navigating satellite and RF monitoring/management systems
Ability to communicate and brief to various audience tiers
Ability to lead technical investigations and prepare event artifacts
Possession of a valid U.S. Passport and willingness to travel OCONUS for 2–4 weeks annually.

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.