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. 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. 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. 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 SkillBridge 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. Spacecraft Operations: 2 Years with Bachelors degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree Principal Spacecraft Operations:

Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience, or a Masters and 3 years of experience, or in lieu of a degree 9 years 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 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