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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal/Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst - CAD in Schriever Afb, CO. It is a full-time role in Engineering & Manufacturing, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 12. The advertised pay is $94,200–$141,200 a year. The description mentions CAD, AutoCAD, Excel, CI/CD and Jira. Northrop Grumman has 149 other openings in the US.
How the pay compares
Northrop Grumman advertises $94,200 to $141,200 a year, a midpoint of $117,700 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 58% of the 139 engineering & mfg jobs across the US that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $106,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Colorado tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Northrop Grumman has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 20 states. Most are in software & IT (72), operations (14) and engineering & mfg (12). The biggest locations are Redondo Beach, CA (17), Roy, UT (14) and Baltimore, MD (11). 2% of them are remote, 12% are open to entry-level candidates and 97% show pay. We collect Northrop Grumman's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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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.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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer to work onsite at Schriever SFB, near Colorado Springs, CO for our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program.
We Liaison with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Satellite Control Network (SCN) to support our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program, and to provide satellite support services to our mission critical customer. FROST conducts real time on-orbit support, launch ascent support and End-of-Life operations for all NOPS (NRO Operations Squadron) missions. On FROST we collect performance data on launches for the NRO, Department of Defense (DOD), NASA, and commercial industries. You will provide the NRO with a single operational and engineering interface to the Satellite Control Network (SCN).
This position is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a level 3 or level 4:
Based on your overall experience, education, years of experience, fit to the position, and interview evaluation will determine which level you are selected for.
Level 3
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or library sciences & analytics plus 5 years of related experience in Configuration.
Level 4 -
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business/project management, computer information systems, or library sciences & analytics plus 8 years of related experience in Configuration
Basic Qualifications:
- Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software; AutoCAD preferred.
- Experience with data management tools
- Experience with managing SharePoint Online instances
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- TS SCI CI Poly or a Active in-scope DOD-issued Top Secret/SCI security clearance at the time of application with Ability to obtain a CI Poly before start date
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira
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