Ground System Operator - Level 2 or - R10217700

Position: Ground System Operator - Level 2 or 3 - R10217700

Ground System Operator – Level 2 or 3 – R

Location:

Englewood, CO

Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Operator for the Tachyon Program Operations team. 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 maintain optimal performance through status checks and metric recording.

Primary 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.

Qualifications Basic Requirements for a Level 2

• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven communication skills.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn operational workflows and maintenance processes.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in mission‑critical, team‑oriented settings.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application.

Basic Requirements for a Level 3

• 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.
• Educational background or experience in antenna operations, RF systems, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven communication skills.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn operational workflows and maintenance processes.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in mission‑critical, team‑oriented settings.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application.

Preferred Requirements

• 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.

Work Environment and Travel

This role requires the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment. The selected candidate must be adaptable, detail‑oriented, and willing to travel CONUS & OCONUS (approximately 10%) for system support at least once annually.

Salary

Primary Level Range: $83,400 – $125,200

Secondary Level Range: $103,600 – $155,400

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and discretionary bonuses. Eligible employees may also receive overtime, shift differentials, and long‑term incentives for senior positions.

Equal Opportunity

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 . U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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