Mission Operations/Orbital Analysis (MO/OA) Trainer –(Space/Satellite Systems)

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.

Northrup Grumman Innovation Systems, Space Systems Group – Integrated Operations Directorate is looking for an experienced Mission Operations Trainer to join the Training Division team to develop and deliver operations training curriculum to Government Customers.

As a trainer, the selected candidate will be required to design and develop training material to support automated scenarios, mission exercises and certification check rides for the customer and internal operations personnel.

Other responsibilities include working with the Systems Engineering Lead to identify training needs and develop training plans and curriculum such as reference guides, operational guides and evaluation tools.

The MO/OA Trainer will also work with mission operations personnel to ensure training curriculum and scenarios accurately represent current operational documentation used during on-orbit checkout and commissioning of satellites as well as during execution of primary mission(s).

The MO/OA Trainer may also support system development activities such as requirements management, architecture development, integration and test and formal program milestones.

This position requires extensive experience planning Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, and will be responsible for creating and delivering Orbit Analysis and mission planning training to internal and external trainees. S/he will also be required to interface with program and customer personnel regularly

Product deliveries include: Lesson Plans, Powerpoint Presentations, Training Videos, Scenarios, Test/Quizzes, Student Guides, Training Plans, and other training material as necessary to support contractual training requirements.

Must work collaboratively in a team environment across engineering disciplines to accomplish mission goals. Must excel in a fast-paced mission focused environment. Must be able to meet rapid development timelines.

Specific experience and responsibilities shall include:

• Developing training material IAW Instructional System Design Processes
• On-Console Command and Control Satellite Operations
• Ground System anomaly troubleshooting and resolution
• Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) Training Development
• Operational Mission Planning and Execution (RPO) support for launch/early orbit operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Required clearance level: Active or current Top Secret SSBI / SCI eligible
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, education, or related field (Experience in lieu of education may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• U.S. citizen
• Advanced Orbital Mechanics education/training
• Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission planning/operations
• Experience w/ MS Office Suite products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Web/video-based training development experience
• Instructional System Design experience
• Lesson plan development
• Simulation/scenario development
• Test/Quiz Development
• Experience utilizing training development tools such as Camtasia or Adobe captivate

Salary Range: $95,000 USD - $132,000 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.