Principal Field Engineer - BACN Mission Coordinator (OCONUS)

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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 Principal Field Engineer - BACN Mission Coordinator for deployment to classified/restricted, hazardous duty locations.

***This role is primarily OCONUS, however may shift to provide support from CONUS 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: 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. The selected candidate will support the deployed team and will be a key node of BACN mission execution.

This OCONUS position will report to the San Diego Field Engineering while working OCONUS. In addition:

• The BMC (BACN Mission Coordinator) position does not have any direct reports but it is a significant leadership position within the Field Engineering team.

• The BMC is responsible for monitoring and gathering all data related to BACN combat missions and directing specific actions for payload employment to optimize BACN capabilities.

• A large portion of a BMCs time will be spent in direct coordination with Higher Headquarters (HHQ) and operational customers; strong customer relations are a critical aspect of the job.

• BMCs act as the OCONUS point of contact for the BACN mission to include all technical and operational aspects of system employment.

• The on-shift BMC is the direct point of contact for all BACN employment questions throughout the AOR.

• The BMC develops lessons learned and Best Practices/Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for the future employment of BACN and follow-on systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science with 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Science with 3 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

• 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).

• Qualified candidates will be skilled and experienced in Military C2 and Multi-TDL networks and data management with a minimum of 5 years total experience with Tactical Data Links (TDLs).

• Proficient in: Air Tasking Order (ATO), Airspace Control Order (ACO) Airspace Control Plan (ACP) and Frequency Allocation Plan (FAP).

• This position requires 75% travel (some travel to hazardous deployment areas) and multi-month CONUS/OCONUS deployments.

• Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with CENTCOM/AFCENT requirements

• US Citizenship and current/active DoD Secret security clearance are required.

• 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).

• Experienced user of Falcon View (FV) applications, FV Inter-visibility and installed Radio Frequency (RF) Line-of-Sight mission planning tools.

• Proficient in working with various Tactical Data Link tools – e.g. JRE, ASDI, LMS 16.

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.

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.