Sr. Principal/Principal Engineer Electronics

Description

This position is responsible for operations and maintenance support of the MQ-4C Triton sensors and communications systems at a Main Operating Base (MOB).

Responsibilities

• Representing the organization as the on-site engineer for communications, networks, and payload subsystems
• Applying system knowledge to communicate complex technical issues to local site leadership, the Degrader Action Cell (DAC), Forward Operation Bases (FOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs)
• Under direction of the DAC as system Technical Authority, reviewing and analyzing engineering schematics, NGC and supplier design data, and functional test artifacts to troubleshoot system issues
• Acting as liaison for internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams to ensure repeated success, providing redlines to procedures when necessary
• Providing real time support to flight operations and 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
• Following priorities set by local site leadership, perform system performance evaluations and assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs)
• Interact with local site leadership and Active Duty/Government customers on technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Coordinating work with site leadership and confirming that Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs) are in place for all required work
• Perform nominal recovery procedures and provide immediate feedback to Government Mission Payload Operators (MPOs) during sorties
• Assist Government Air Vehicle Operators (AVOs) with Main Operating Base comms (voice), networks, and other AVO interfaces
• Capture relevant information from shift in logs, perform hotwash after sorties, and deliver pass-down to ongoing support team
• Attain and employ expertise across all supported sensor and communications systems

Requirements

• T03: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM 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
• T04: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM 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
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
• Must have the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification within a reasonable amount of time (examples: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP)
• Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment
• Familiarity with payloads operations or comms/networking operations
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP)
• Demonstrated understanding of MQ-4C sensors and communications payloads
• CCNA / CCNP Certification
• 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

Schedule & Travel

• Full-time, on-site; no remote work available
• Initial 9/80 shift; will transition to 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as the program matures
• Training lasting approximately six (6) months at multiple US locations (Rancho Bernardo, CA; Jacksonville, FL; Baltimore, MD)
• Final assignment location: Jacksonville, FL
• Travel up to 10% of the time (outside of initial training travel)

Pay & Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $123,000.00 - $153,500.00 (base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions)
• Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives
• Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business