This role supports the depot team in San Diego, CA both in the lab and supporting ad-hoc exercises requested by the customer.
What You’ll get to Do
Be part of our field engineering team that operates and maintains complex tactical communication systems worldwide. This is an opportunity to travel to sustained operational locations overseas and develop your technical expertise across the engineering spectrum. You'll also get to:
Support preflight system tests and configuration
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance B-kits and C-kits
Troubleshoot Hardware/Software issues
Analyze Data Extraction and Reduction Guide data, MISREP reports, and ATOs
Analyze DX files for NGIS – Send Northrop Grumman updates and metrics
Be responsible for System Administration and Account Management
Perform network troubleshooting
Perform COMSEC Key Management
Develop procedures and generate reports
Work closely with the Active Duty/Government customer and collaborate with internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams
Maintain a maintenance database to track defects, corrective actions, and status
Provide 24 / 7 Helpdesk Support for Airborne/Ground Crew
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
Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% and multi-month overseas deployments
U.S. Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance required
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Link-16, VMF, 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, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, Linux +)
Network Certification (CCNA/CCNP)
Experience with military aircraft operations
Familiar with JSIG security controls
Broad experience with the operation, integration, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems, networks, radios, and general RF knowledge
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 technical and operational knowledge of military tactical data links (Link 16, JREAP-A, JREAP-C), 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)
Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00
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.
