Northrop Grumman
(DoD SkillBridge) Principal Electronics (DEPLOYABLE) or Senior Principal Electro
Northrop Grumman, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.
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NG- Military Internship Program Description: As one of the world’s largest global security companies, Northrop Grumman helps military personnel transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of our 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program offers transitioning service members valuable civilian work experience through an internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants do not receive compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer – Payloads Field Service Representative to the team in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with deployment to Sigonella, Italy as part of our Avionics Integration Organization supporting MQ-4C Triton Program.
This position reports to the Operations team lead within the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (MS IPT). The selected candidate will be responsible for operations and maintenance support of the MQ-4C Triton sensors and communications systems at a Forward Operating Base (FOB).
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide real time support to flight operations and maintenance addressing issues related to communications and/or payloads, including MFAS Radar, EO/IR, airborne recorder, and Link-16; perform fault isolation, remediation, and resolution. Coordinate work with site leadership and ensure Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs) are in place for all required work. Adhere to checklists and procedures; provide redlines to procedures when necessary. Communicate complex technical issues to local support, the Degrader Action Cell (DAC), Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs). Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex technical problems during operations. Assist with trend analysis as needed for REs. Assist AVO with Main Operating Base communications (voice), networks, and other AVO interfaces. Attain and apply expertise across supported sensor and communications systems.
The selected candidate will undergo training lasting approximately six (6) months at multiple US locations (e.g., Rancho Bernardo, CA; Jacksonville, FL; and/or Baltimore, MD) with a final assignment location in Sigonella, Italy. Shifts and travel: Initially, a 9/80 shift; as the program matures, shifts may become 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position requires on-site work with no remote option. Travel up to 10% of the time. Note: This position may be filled at the Principal Electronics Engineer – Payloads Field Service Engineer or the Senior Principal Electronics Engineer – Payloads Field Service Engineer level, depending on qualifications. Basic Qualifications:
Principal Electronics Engineer – Payloads Field Service Engineer: Bachelor’s in a STEM field with 5 years of related engineering experience or Military Experience; OR a Master’s in STEM with 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD with 1 year of related experience. Senior Principal Electronics Engineer – Payloads Field Service Engineer: Bachelor’s in STEM with 8 years of related experience or Military Experience; OR a Master’s with 6 years; OR a PhD with 4 years. Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance with ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance. DoD 8140 IAT Level II compliant certification or higher (e.g., CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP) to be obtained within an agreed timeframe. Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, and engineering documents/tools. Familiarity with payloads operations or C2/networking operations. Able to relocate/assign for a minimum of 24 months.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
Active DoD Top Secret clearance (within last 6 years or Continuous Evaluation). Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification. Understanding of MQ-4C sensors and communications payloads. Experience with test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators). MPO/TC operator system knowledge. System Administrator experience. Operations and Maintenance experience at a field site.
Salary ranges: Primary Level: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00; Secondary Level: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00. The salary range is a general guideline; offers consider scope, responsibilities, and candidate qualifications. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be provided where applicable; Long Term Incentives may apply for VP/Director roles. Northrop Grumman offers benefits including health, life and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays, and PTO. Additional information: The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, subject to change. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Provide real time support to flight operations and maintenance addressing issues related to communications and/or payloads, including MFAS Radar, EO/IR, airborne recorder, and Link-16; perform fault isolation, remediation, and resolution. Coordinate work with site leadership and ensure Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs) are in place for all required work. Adhere to checklists and procedures; provide redlines to procedures when necessary. Communicate complex technical issues to local support, the Degrader Action Cell (DAC), Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs). Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex technical problems during operations. Assist with trend analysis as needed for REs. Assist AVO with Main Operating Base communications (voice), networks, and other AVO interfaces. Attain and apply expertise across supported sensor and communications systems.
The selected candidate will undergo training lasting approximately six (6) months at multiple US locations (e.g., Rancho Bernardo, CA; Jacksonville, FL; and/or Baltimore, MD) with a final assignment location in Sigonella, Italy. Shifts and travel: Initially, a 9/80 shift; as the program matures, shifts may become 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position requires on-site work with no remote option. Travel up to 10% of the time. Note: This position may be filled at the Principal Electronics Engineer – Payloads Field Service Engineer or the Senior Principal Electronics Engineer – Payloads Field Service Engineer level, depending on qualifications. Basic Qualifications:
Principal Electronics Engineer – Payloads Field Service Engineer: Bachelor’s in a STEM field with 5 years of related engineering experience or Military Experience; OR a Master’s in STEM with 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD with 1 year of related experience. Senior Principal Electronics Engineer – Payloads Field Service Engineer: Bachelor’s in STEM with 8 years of related experience or Military Experience; OR a Master’s with 6 years; OR a PhD with 4 years. Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance with ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance. DoD 8140 IAT Level II compliant certification or higher (e.g., CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP) to be obtained within an agreed timeframe. Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, and engineering documents/tools. Familiarity with payloads operations or C2/networking operations. Able to relocate/assign for a minimum of 24 months.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
Active DoD Top Secret clearance (within last 6 years or Continuous Evaluation). Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification. Understanding of MQ-4C sensors and communications payloads. Experience with test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators). MPO/TC operator system knowledge. System Administrator experience. Operations and Maintenance experience at a field site.
Salary ranges: Primary Level: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00; Secondary Level: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00. The salary range is a general guideline; offers consider scope, responsibilities, and candidate qualifications. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be provided where applicable; Long Term Incentives may apply for VP/Director roles. Northrop Grumman offers benefits including health, life and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays, and PTO. Additional information: The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, subject to change. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr