Principal Engineer Systems - Payloads Field Service / Senior Principal Engineer Systems - Payloads Field Service (Mayfield FL)

Duties and Responsibilities include: Provide real time support to flight operations and maintenance, addressing any issues related to communications and/or payloads to include MFAS Radar, EO/IR, airborne recorder, and link16 to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution Coordinate work with site leadership and confirm that Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs) are in place for all required work Adhere to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing 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 analysis of technical problems that arise during operations Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs) Assist AVO with Main Operating Base comms (voice), networks, and other AVO interfaces Attain and employ expertise across all supported sensor and communications systems ***This position can be filled at either the Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer OR Senior Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer, depending upon the qualifications below.*** Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Systems - Payloads Field Service: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline AND 1 year of related engineering experience.

Must have ability to successfully complete required training in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA with some travel to other US locations such as Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL. Must have ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.

This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Must have competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools, and equipment Must have familiarity with payloads operations and/or comms/networking operations Must have a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) Must have the ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI Clearance within a reasonable amount of time to meet business needs Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Engineer Systems - Payloads Field Service: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related engineering experience.

Must have ability to successfully complete required training in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA with some travel to other US locations such as Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL. Must have ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.

This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Must have competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools, and equipment Must have familiarity with payloads operations and/or comms/networking operations Must have a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) Must have the ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI Clearance within a reasonable amount of time to meet business needs Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred

Qualifications: Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification.

Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP. Demonstrated 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 Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 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.

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