Ground System Operator – Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 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 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.

• 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.

This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled as either a Level 2 or a Level 3.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 – $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $

The above salary range represents a…