Payload Field Engineer (R-PLO)
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are looking for you to join our team as a Payload Field Engineer (Remote-Payload Operator) for deployment to classified/restricted, hazardous duty locations.
While this OCONUS (Outside the Continental U.S.) position reports to the San Diego Field Engineering office, the candidate can be based anywhere in the USA, with no relocation required. However, it requires extensive travel (up to 75%) to classified/restricted, hazardous duty locations, including multi-month overseas deployments. A US home of record is required.
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.
What You’ll get to Do:
Have an opportunity to travel to sustained operational locations overseas and develop your technical expertise across the engineering spectrum. Be part of our field engineering team that operates and maintains complex tactical communication systems worldwide. You'll also get to:
Support flight line by performing preflight system tests and configuring payloads
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance
Troubleshoot Hardware/Software issues
Perform system and computer maintenance
Operate and control data links during operational missions
Perform COMSEC Key Management
Perform remote control and operations of a communications payload
Develop procedures and generate reports
Work closely with the Active Duty/Government customer and collaborate with internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams
Extended travel up to 75% to overseas duty locations.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate’s in Science Degree with 4 years’ experience or Bachelor’s in Science Degree with 2 year’s experience ; an additional 4 year’s experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
Experience with operating Military radios or communications systems and general radio knowledge
Experience handling COMSEC materials, following security guidance/procedures, and operating the Simple Key Loader (SKL)
Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% and multi-month overseas deployments
Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements
US Citizenship and current/active Secret security clearance required
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Link-16, SADL, SAT-J and/or JREAP
Experience with operating; ARC-210, SADL, MIDS JTRS
DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (CCNA Security, Security+ CE, Linux +)
Experience with military aircraft operations
Working knowledge of operation, integration, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems, networks, radios, and general RF knowledge
Experience with commercial and military interfaces t
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