Payload Operator Field Engineer Level 2 / 3 (OCONUS) in Oxford

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.

TRAVEL: Yes, 75% of the Time.

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.

This position reports to the San Diego Field Engineering office, but 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.

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

• Have an opportunity to travel to sustained operational locations overseas and develop your technical expertise across the engineering spectrum.
• Be part of our field engineering team that operates and maintains complex tactical communication systems worldwide.
• Support flight line by performing preflight system tests and configuring payloads.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Perform system and computer maintenance.
• Operate and control data links during operational missions.
• Perform COMSEC Key Management.
• Perform remote control and operations of a communications payload.
• Work closely with the Active Duty/Government customer and collaborate with internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams.

This position may be filled as a Payload Operator Field Engineer Level 2 or Payload Operator Field Engineer Level 3.

Basic Qualifications – Level 2

• Bachelor of Science degree; 2+ years’ experience; an additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge, understanding & experience with operating Military radios or communications systems.
• Strong knowledge, understanding & experience with operating Link 16 and SADL network equipment.
• Experience handling COMSEC materials, following security guidance/procedures, and operating the Simple Key Loader (SKL).
• Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements.
• Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work, to include working in austere, restricted access spaces on US Military installations, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, up to 12 hours per day.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% (some travel to hazardous deployment areas) and multi-month overseas deployments.
• U.S. Citizenship and a current / active DoD Secret level clearance required.

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Bachelor of Science degree; 5+ years’ experience; an additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge, understanding & experience with operating Military radios or communications systems.
• Strong knowledge, understanding & experience with operating Link 16 and SADL network equipment.
• Experience handling COMSEC materials, following security guidance/procedures, and operating the Simple Key Loader (SKL).
• Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements.
• Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work, to include working in austere, restricted access spaces on US Military installations, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, up to 12 hours per day.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% (some travel to hazardous deployment areas) and multi-month overseas deployments.
• U.S. Citizenship and a current / active DoD Secret level clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience capturing and reporting operational metrics.
• Progression in Joint Interoperability & Data Link Training Center (JID-TC) training pipeline (JT-101 thru JDNO).
• Broad experience with the operation, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems and radios.
• Knowledge with military tactical data links (JREAP-C), radios operations (load, program, and troubleshoot), and RF theory.
• Knowledge of VMF, SAT-J and/or JREAP.
• Experience with operating radio equipment (PRC-117, MIDS JTRS) and general RF knowledge.
• Experience with military aircraft operations.

Salary Range

• Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

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.

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U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.