(dod Skillbridge) Northrop Grumman Principal or Senior Principal with Security Clearance

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription 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. NG- Military Internship Program Description: As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman's 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 is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members Responsibilities for this internship position are: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC. Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team. DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: * Has served at least 180 days on active duty * Is within 12 months of separation or retirement * Will receive an honorable discharge * Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS * Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months * Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal OR Senior Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer to our Mayport Field Service Engineer team. This position will be in 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) and will receive daily tasking and prioritization from their site lead. 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 include, but are not limited to: * 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 confirming 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 requires 6 months of training on a Domestic Assignment to San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA with some travel to other US locations such as Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL. Final assignment location in Mayport, Florida. Initially, this position will work a 9/80 shift . As the program matures, the shifts may become 12-hour shifts that could include nights, weekends, and/or holidays. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at the designated facility. There is no remote work available for this role. Outside of traveling for initial training, this position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time. 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. MPR Basic Qualifications for Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer: * 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 with 1 year of related engineering experience. * Willingness and 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. * Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, SecurityCE, CCNP, and CISSP. This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. * Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools, and equipment * Familiarity with payloads operations and/or comms/networking operations * Must have a DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (CE), with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time to meet business needs * Ability to obtain and maintain program access (SAP/PAR). Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer: * 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 with 3 years of related engineering experience. * Willingness and 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. * Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, SecurityCE, CCNP, and CISSP. This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. * Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools, and equipment * Familiarity with payloads operations and/or comms/networking operations * Must have a DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (CE), with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time to meet business needs * Ability to obtain and maintain program access (SAP/PAR). Preferred Qualifications for both levels: * Active DoD Top Secret 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, SecurityCE, 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: $78,700.00 - $118,100.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,100.00 - $147,100.00 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, e
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