Sr. Staff Operations Engineer - (Alice Springs AU)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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.
Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division is seeking a Sr. Staff Operations Engineer to become a member of the Rushmore Operations team, reporting directly to the Chief Operations Engineer, and working as part of an integrated and globally disperse team. The position requires a flexible work schedule driven by system and operational requirements, and is located at a filed site in Alice Springs, Australia.
This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.
This role requires the ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic 12-hour shifts.
Role Description:
Sr. Staff Operations Engineer supports the Chief Operations Engineer with planning and execution of operational efficiencies, process improvements, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) directed by the customer. This individual will perform a diverse set of tasks in support of real-time operations and operations development. Job responsibilities include:
Serve as Responsible System Engineer (RSE)/Performance Monitoring Engineer (PME), review and report on multiple systems performance and trending data.
Technical support to a cross-site team responsible for orbit maintenance and anomaly resolution on multiple generations of systems.
Oversee reviews, updates, and validation of Orbit Analysis tools and training material for multiple software baselines.
Successfully complete and maintain an initial Systems Controller certification and progress to an Advanced Resource Controller certification while supporting a minimum requirement of real-time operations shifts per quarter.
Provide and lead 24x7 on-call anomaly support and resolution activities.
Be the technical liaison to the Chief Operations Engineer, serve as technical expert on cross-site operational engineering review boards, and advocate and lead efforts in automation and AI/ML initiatives.
Regularly take a leadership role in providing insight and knowledge transfer to others on internal and external technical solutions to solve complex problems.
Review and support factory design working groups and future systems development activities for impacts to system operability
Interface with government customers and factory specialists in technical exchanges and question answering forums.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus 14 years of technical/engineering experience OR a Masters Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus 12 years of technical/engineering experience OR a PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus 9 years of technical/engineering experience.
Experience with engineering programming languages such as perl or python.
Experience in the use of LINUX, MATLAB, and Atlassian tools.
Must have an active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain SCI Access plus a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-Poly) prior to start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading design, test, and integration of engineering processes on complex systems.
Experience with Agile methodology and processes.
Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, engineering review boards, software, etc.)
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations.
Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds.
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance / SCI Access with a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination adjudicated within the last three years.
Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.