Photographer 2/3

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.

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 systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Our Strategic Space Systems Communications team is seeking a Photographer to join their team in Redondo Beach, CA.  This position is located in Redondo Beach CA.

More about the job:

• You’ll report to the Multimedia Manager and join a team tasked with generating content to promote employee engagement, events, business achievements, and content generation.
• You’ll work with a cross-functional team to support strategic campaigns that inform, inspire, and engage demographically and geographically diverse audiences, some of whom are difficult to reach.
• You’ll operate a variety of standard and special-purpose still, motion picture, and/or video cameras in support of customer/company requirements.
• You’ll coordinate and direct the execution of creative photographic assignments for a variety of requirements including, but not limited to, manufacturing documentation, site support, portraiture, internal and external communications , and event support.
• You’re a little bit (or a lot bit) of a nerd, and you love all things related to space exploration, national security space technologies and science.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably in Photography, Video, or other creative field with 3+ years of experience with photography, film, videography, or a combination of the above – OR – 1+ years of experience as outlined above with Master-level degree from accredited university.  An additional four years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably in Photography, Video, or other creative field with 6+ years of experience with photography, film, videography, or a combination of the above – OR – 4+ years of experience as outlined above with Master-level degree from accredited university.  An additional four years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree.

Additional Basic qualifications for both levels:

• Possess a high level of integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.  US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) accesses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS-SCI clearance.  US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Experience utilizing basic business and creative software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere).
• Experience executing high level projects with specific outcomes and deadlines.
• Aerospace and Defense experience.

Salary Range: $63,800 USD - $95,800 USD

Salary Range 2: $78,500 USD - $117,700 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.