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How much do missile crew jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for missile crew in the United States is $21.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a missile crew member?

Missile crew members are trained military personnel responsible for operating and maintaining missile systems, often as part of a team stationed in underground missile silos or launch facilities. Their duties include monitoring missile readiness, performing system checks, and executing launch procedures if authorized. They play a critical role in national defense by ensuring that strategic missiles are secure, functional, and ready to launch if needed. Missile crew members typically work in high-security environments and must maintain strict adherence to protocols.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a missile crew member?

To thrive as a Missile Crew member, you need a strong background in technical operations, attention to detail, and typically must meet military enlistment qualifications and security clearance requirements. Familiarity with launch control systems, communications equipment, and command procedures is essential, often gained through specialized military training. Exceptional teamwork, stress management, and clear communication are vital soft skills for functioning effectively during high-pressure missions. These skills ensure the safe, secure, and effective operation of strategic missile systems critical to national defense.

What are some common challenges faced by missile crew members during their shifts?

Missile crew members often work in high-stress, secure environments that require constant vigilance and strict adherence to protocols. One of the main challenges is maintaining focus and readiness during extended shifts, which can sometimes last 24 hours or more. Additionally, the role demands precise teamwork and clear communication, as even minor errors can have significant consequences. Adapting to rotating schedules and balancing work-life commitments are also common challenges in this field.

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Infographic showing various Missile Crew job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $44,261 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Sr Principal Systems Administrator - Global Ops Shift Lead (26-380)

Ellicott, CO • On-site

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees

$80K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage daily C2BMC-G activities to ensure system availability, quality, and security.

  • Ensure accurate reporting, keep leadership informed, and recommend courses of action.

  • Oversee shift staffing, conduct changeover briefings, and verify proper manning levels.


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 372 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Systems Administrator - Global Ops Shift Lead (26-380) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

The Global Shift Lead reports to the Global Operations Lead and oversees all C2BMC-Global (C2BMC-G) operations, including health monitoring and status reporting.

Essential Functions:

  • Operational Oversight: Manage daily C2BMC-G activities to guarantee the availability, quality, and security of services vital for mission systems, command and control (C2), and information sharing. Work closely with the C2BMC Regional CWO and the C2BMC Command Center (CCC) Lead

  • Reporting & Decision Support: Ensure all reports are accurate, keep leadership informed, recommend appropriate courses of action, and maintain real-time status of all systems

  • Integrity & Training: Preserve operational integrity by ensuring crew members are properly trained, certified, and capable of executing assigned missions. Manage shift staffing, conduct thorough changeover briefings, and verify proper manning levels.

  • Shift Requirements: Operate on a rotating 12-hour schedule that may involve nights, weekends, and off-shift substitutions; eventual 247 coverage is anticipated depending on mission demands

  • Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks and assignments as needed

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

  • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with eligibility to be read into SCI/SAP clearance

  • Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

  • Effective presentation and communication abilities

  • Proficient in managing projects, planning, and allocating resources

  • Experience in managing personnel for operations and maintenance of large-scale computer and communication systems or networks

  • Experience or knowledge of managing enterprise networks, systems, and cyber defense capabilities

  • Skilled in effective communication and capable of briefing program management and customer leadership on technical system and network issues, and comprehensive system reports, utilizing tools like Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint

  • Possess sound knowledge and hands-on experience to guide the assessment and development of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Operating Instructions (OIs) for effective service administration, operation, and management under C2BMC operational control

  • Proficient in Agile methodologies and JIRA

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience liaising with other Government Agencies and associated Missile Defense Systems operations/organizations

  • Experience with the U.S. Space Force, USSTRATCOM, or SPACECOM, or working within the space domain

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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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About Northrop Grumman

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939