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A leading global security company, Northrop Grumman provides innovative products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber security, and complex logistics to government and commercial clients.

Size: 10000+ employees
Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology

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CO Salary Range: USD 114,000.00 - 171,000.00 per year

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Principal Lead Systems Trainer to be a member of a cross-discipline specialist team located in Aurora, CO. The trainer is responsible for maintaining system level training material, training operational products, conducting training classes to new vehicle engineers & operations engineers, and seeking training improvement opportunities.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to

• Maintenance of program training material related to multiple system architectures

• Development and improvement of training products, procedures, and processes

• Checkout of new baseline updates on the simulator to create required training updates

• Ownership of training suite of scripts used to initialize the simulator into an operations like configuration, responsible for updating and maintaining training scripts

• Ability to work off and or/extended hours covering a 24/7 period of periodic rotating 12-hour shifts

• Demonstrate proficiency utilizing the software SIM to train classes

• Cross-train into operations engineering to update products and attain crew certifications

• May involve periodic rotating crew shifts to maintain proficiency

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 5 years of engineering experience *OR *Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 3 years of engineering experience

• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team

• Must be able to work as an effective member of a badgeless team, be self-motivated, and work under general direction while independently determining and developing approaches to solutions

• Ability to utilize MS Office Tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint to execute responsibilities as needed within the role (presentations, internal/external communications, data, collection, etc.)

• *Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to present technical material to an audience

• Ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, products, and training materials

• Familiarity and practice use with Matlab, Python, and Perl scripting languages

• Familiarity with Linux

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Aurora, CO

Job ID: Northrop Grumman-R10215555

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-14T20:00:39
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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• HSA
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• On-Site Gym
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes

Parental Benefits

• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources
• Adoption Leave

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Four-Day Work Week

Office Life and Perks

• Commuter Benefits Program
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Sabbatical
• Leave of Absence

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K)
• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Financial Counseling
• Profit Sharing

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• Mentor Program
• Shadowing Opportunities
• Access to Online Courses
• Lunch and Learns
• Internship Program
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program

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