Photographer/Videographer - level 2/3

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Elkton, Maryland is seeking a Photo & Video Technician to join our qualified, highly motivated and skilled Testing team to support static test functions. Qualified candidates must be prepared to thrive in a highly active environment. This role demands collaboration, innovative thinking, and the use of hardware and software tools to effectively demonstrate the capabilities of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems at Elkton, Maryland .

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.

The candidate must be familiar with live-event video production and video capture. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot any issues that may arise from cabling or data transmission, that adversely affect the quality of live-video capture and broadcast.

We are looking for someone to infuse new ideas and techniques into projects and help to elevate the value of our testing video experience. Customer satisfaction is a top priority and qualified candidates must have demonstrated experience working multiple projects, performing to tight deadlines, being attentive to details and possess solid communication and time management skills. The Photo/Video Technician will also capture high quality highspeed video. This position will be primarily located at our Elkton, MD campus.

What we need from you:

The Photo/Video Technician will be an active participant in our team’s video and photo production process. Thinking and acting strategically, he/she will help develop testing video and photo standards and capture professional high quality testing video footage to help demonstrate the abilities of our products and people. Employing a wide range of communications skills to help understand the needs of our engineering team and marketing team in order to help create compelling visual data for a wide audience.

The Photo/Video Technician will own the successful delivery of HD test video edits and live streamed video along with capturing highspeed video and IR video. They will be familiar with DSLR and Mirrorless cameras as well as Flash and Lighting photography. They will ensure that equipment for recording is set up for success and perform AV equipment maintenance when needed.

Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of work experience in videography and photography, extensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office platforms and the ability to work on Mac and PC operating systems. The level of hire will depend on demonstrated experience, education, skills, and competency.

Basic Qualifications for level 2:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Basic Qualifications for level 3:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 4 years of related experience.
• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Photography Drone Operator
• Experience with Phantom High Speed video equipment and software (Phantom Camera Control)
• Experience with FLIR IR Video and Software (FLIR Tools +)
• Experience with BlackMagic video mixing and recording hardware.
• Experience working in a classified environment

Primary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $89,100.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $63,500.00 - $105,900.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.