As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved Skill Bridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 . NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. Skill Bridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals– Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome– Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD Skill Bridge Eligibility: · Has served at least 180 days on active duty· Is within 12 months of separation or retirement· Will receive an honorable discharge· Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS· Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

· Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD Skill Bridge Program prior to start of internship.

We are seeking an Associate Spacecraft Operations/Spacecraft Operations to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA, as we prepare for mission launch in 2026.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to procedures for commanding space vehicle and/or payload during rehearsals, tests, demonstrations, and/or basic operations.

• Attend training to become a certified bus/payload operator capable of taking operations responsibility after transitioning from SME support.

• Respond to and report all on-call issues which require immediate resolution.

• Record any/all metrics which fall outside of procedure metrics.

• Initiate reporting requirements for any/all events which are deemed reportable by system requirements, procedures, CIF, and/or updates.

• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.

• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with stakeholders including the Ground Mission Operations Lead and Mission Director.

• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.

• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

• Work under minimal direction and independently develop solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate Spacecraft Operations: 0 Years with Bachelors degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• Spacecraft Operations: Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience, or a Masters and 0 years of experience, or in lieu of a degree 6 years of experience may be considered

• Secret clearance required at the time of application

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers

• Experience in military, mission, satellite, and/or bus operations

• Ability to maintain situational awareness in a Mission Operations Center

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

• Ability to work after hours and weekends during rehearsal, test, launch, activation, calibration, characterization, demonstration events, and as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.

• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment

• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification