Northrop Grumman - San Diego, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Principal
San Diego, CA
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

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 Field Engineering team, which is part of the 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 Principal Payload Field Engineer (Hardware) or Sr Principal Payload Field Engineer (Hardware) based out of San Diego, CA with up to 50% travel throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of USAF exercises. This position involves being part of a technical team that operates and maintains a complex tactical communication system in sustained operations and exercises. This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for Engineers to stay current with their certifications while expanding their skills outside traditional roles to include Linux, voice services, cyber security and a variety of military data links. You'll also get to support operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system providing voice and data services in real world operations and dynamic Joint Exercises.

Responsibilities

  • Support operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system providing voice and data services in real world operations and dynamic Joint Exercises.
  • 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 and exercises.
  • Be responsible for System Administration and Account Management.
  • Perform network troubleshooting.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 5 years with bachelor's in science degree; an additional 4 years of relevant communication experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree for Principal position.
  • 9 years with bachelor's in science degree; an additional 4 years of relevant communication experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree for Sr Principal position.
  • Strong knowledge & understanding of Military radios or communications systems.
  • Experience with operating military radios or communications systems and general radio knowledge.
  • Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% (some travel to hazardous deployment areas).
  • Active Secret security (or above) clearance with the investigation completed within the last 4 years.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of Link-16, VMF, SADL, SAT-J and/or JREAP.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, Linux +).
  • Experience with operating radio equipment (PRC-117, PSC-5, MIDS JTRS) and general RF knowledge.
  • Experience with military aircraft operations.
  • Broad experience with the operation, integration, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems, networks, and radios.
  • Experience with commercial and military interfaces to include RS-232, RS-485, and MIL-STD-1553.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and the ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Experience with RF/electronic test equipment, electrical soldering, and mil-standard connectors.
  • Strong knowledge with military tactical data links (Link 16, JREAP-C), Linux operating system, network fundamentals (IP subnetting, VLANs, TCP/IP, UDP, basic switching and routing, tunneling, encryption), radios operations (load, program, and troubleshoot), RF theory, and aircraft navigation (GPS, INS) and power distribution systems.
  • Experience handling COMSEC materials, following security guidance/procedures, and operating the Simple Key Loader (SKL).
  • Joint exercise experience.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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