SOP Developer Level 3 - Spacecraft Operations - TS/SCI
Job Description
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
We have an opening for a Spacecraft Operations Level 3 on the NGP Operations & Training team in Aurora, CO. In this role, you will author SOPs that will be used in an Operational Environment as well as the Training Environment. You will be supporting the product vision and statement of work, ensuring that the products meet timely deliveries.
Core Responsibilities:
• Apply knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
• Partner with subject matter experts and technology experts to execute the systems engineering statement of work
• Work directly with stakeholders, designers and engineers to deliver quality products and features
• Work cross functionally with other teams to execute the product strategy and roadmap
• Help to manage product backlog, iteration planning and elaboration of user stories
• Contribute to Operational Product development and maturity
• Coordinate closely with SMEs to ensure that Ops product development meets delivery with corresponding content
• Work closely and collaboratively with Training members on the Operations & Training Team for product input and development
Basic Qualifications:
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at the time of application
• 5 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD.
• Previous experience writing Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience in Space Vehicle Health and Safety
• Operations experience or context
• Ability to travel occasionally
Preferred Qualifications:
• Eagle-3 Bus experience
• Cornerstone Software experience
• Python scripting experience
• Operational Training experience
• Agile Experience
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
We have an opening for a Spacecraft Operations Level 3 on the NGP Operations & Training team in Aurora, CO. In this role, you will author SOPs that will be used in an Operational Environment as well as the Training Environment. You will be supporting the product vision and statement of work, ensuring that the products meet timely deliveries.
Core Responsibilities:
• Apply knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
• Partner with subject matter experts and technology experts to execute the systems engineering statement of work
• Work directly with stakeholders, designers and engineers to deliver quality products and features
• Work cross functionally with other teams to execute the product strategy and roadmap
• Help to manage product backlog, iteration planning and elaboration of user stories
• Contribute to Operational Product development and maturity
• Coordinate closely with SMEs to ensure that Ops product development meets delivery with corresponding content
• Work closely and collaboratively with Training members on the Operations & Training Team for product input and development
Basic Qualifications:
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at the time of application
• 5 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD.
• Previous experience writing Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience in Space Vehicle Health and Safety
• Operations experience or context
• Ability to travel occasionally
Preferred Qualifications:
• Eagle-3 Bus experience
• Cornerstone Software experience
• Python scripting experience
• Operational Training experience
• Agile Experience
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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