Requisition ID: R10171136
• Category: Administrative Services
• Location: Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America | Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Positions Available: 1
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. Your opportunities for achievement are limitless with Northrop Grumman Space Sector.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space work connects and protects millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman is seeking an intern in Mission Operations. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Gilbert, AZ or Dulles, VA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Tactical Space Systems.
Conducts mission and program specific real time spacecraft and satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases.
Develops detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command and control of on-orbit satellites. Provides technical direction for on-orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommends alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support. Conducts failure analysis of the performance of the orbiting satellites via telemetry data.
Work with a Mission Operations Lead to develop and review mission operations documentation to be both used internally as well as delivered to the customer.
May witness or support spacecraft testing in the factory.
Coordinates with systems and subsystems engineers to obtain technical inputs for operations documentation & procedures - Supports simulations, rehearsals, and other test activities.
Supports 24 hour flight operations during Launch& Early Orbit, spacecraft commissioning, and long-term operations (depending on the mission requirements).
Basic Qualifications:
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• TS/SCI Clearance Required to apply
• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2025.
• Be majoring in a STEM
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2025
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in support of on-orbit operations is required
Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.7
• Prior internship or research experience in related field - Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Ability to read and interpret scripted languages (e.g. PERL, Python, STOL) is preferred, but not required
Gilbert, AZ Intern Pay Range:
Bachelor's: $21.75 - $26.75 per hour
Master's: $31.50 - $33.25 per hour
Dulles, VA Intern Pay Range:
Bachelor's: $25.25 - $31.00 per hour
Master's: $36.50 - $38.50 per hour
At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.
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Salary Range: $1 - $1
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.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9d0b301d-1537-4970-84b7-e09433c7aa34