27d ago

Sr. Principal Field Engineer (BMC / Technical Payload Eng - OCONUS)

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Join our field engineering team supporting operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system providing voice and data services in real world operations.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 75% of the Time

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Field Engineer - BACN Mission Coordinator / Technical Payload Engineer for deployment to classified/restricted, hazardous duty locations.

*** This is a hybrid position for support of program requirements requiring both operational experience for mission planning, execution and post mission analysis and subject matter expertise of the technical payload system for both air and ground communications.***

***This role is primarily OCONUS, however may shift to provide support from CONUS locations ***

Note: As an international assignee, you will be eligible to receive international assignment benefits, allowances and/or premiums negotiated between Northrop Grumman and the customer which will be communicated to you in advance of your assignment start date and memorialized in an International Assignment Agreement (“IAA”) between you and the Company.

Responsibilities

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Bachelor’s degree in Science with 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Science with 6 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
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A former Field Grade (04 and above) Military Officer to include deployed Air Operations Centers (AOC) or HHQ staffs (candidates without this required qualification may be considered if they have significant C2 related experience).
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Skilled and experienced in Military C2 and Multi-TDL networks, data management, and Tactical Data Links (TDLs).
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DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, Linux +).
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Broad experience with the operation, integration, configuration, and maintenance of military communication systems, networks, and radios.
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Proficient in: Air Tasking Order (ATO), Airspace Control Order (ACO) Airspace Control Plan (ACP) and Frequency Allocation Plan (FAP).
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This position requires 75% travel (some travel to hazardous deployment areas) and multi-month CONUS/OCONUS deployments.
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Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with CENTCOM/AFCENT requirements
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US Citizenship and current/active DoD Secret security clearance are required.

Requirements

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Candidate should have experience with commercial and military interfaces to include RS-232, RS-485, and MIL-STD-1553.
Candidate should possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and the ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
Experience with Theater Level Tactical Data Link (TDL) architectures. Proficient mission planner to support theater TDL Information Exchange Requirements – e.g. range extension, data relay and data forwarding of multiple TDLs. Proficient in working with TDL technical system capabilities, TDL military operations requirements, instructions, training plan development, TDL message standards, Link-16 network design, data forwarding and routing applications.
Experience at the Component Commander Headquarters level or higher. Proficient knowledge of military forces capabilities, disposition and relevant command structures (e.g. U.S., NATO and Coalition Forces) and involved in executing joint and allied force operations within the past 2-5 years.
Experience in developing lessons learned, best practices, Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP).
Proficient in working with various Tactical Data Link tools – e.g. JRE, ASDI, LMS 16

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

The 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.