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We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Airborne Systems Operator based out of Chantilly, VA.
What You’ll get to Do:
This position will primarily be located in Chantilly, VA, at the SIGINT Technology Center (STC) with regular required visits to customer site. The STC is where technology and teamwork come together to meet the unique needs of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The STC is comprised of multiple mission-focused programs with projects ranging from SIGINT payload and data link development to OCONUS/CONUS mission/maintenance support. STC tasks include system design, engineering development, system integration, hands-on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production.
Provide overall operations and maintenance support of fielded SIGINT systems to include:
Provide ground support analysis during operational flights and act as a liaison between operations, engineering, and data analysis.
Deliver on-site SIGINT system triage support on a set schedule and on-call pager support for deployed systems. Pager duty is a 1-week rotation typically performed twice per quarter and up to once a month.
Interface and collaborate with customers, end users, operators, and Field Service Representatives to document and resolve issues, concerns, or questions regarding NG systems.
Coordinate and enact troubleshooting procedures at the customer site, including additional actions as directed by the engineering team; develop and execute troubleshooting procedures for real-time operations.
Collaborate with NG system engineering leads, vendor SMEs, and a multi-disciplinary engineering team for triage, follow-up engineering, and system upgrades to maximize uptime and capability.
Maintain direct involvement with engineering leads, issue tracker, and O&M communications to ensure awareness and tracking of team communications and issues; add or update tickets in the Issue Tracker and/or JIRA and communicate with the O&M support team.
Regularly attend Core weekly NG, customer, and vendor meetings. As needed, facilitate NG-led technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with customers, vendors, and external partners.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and external partners.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Airborne Systems Operator:
An active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required to be considered with the ability to maintain that clearance is required.
A minimum of 8 Years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6 Years with Master's degree; 4 years with PhD; 10 years of experience with an Associates degree or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques.
Knowledge and familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, specifically the ability to execute in command line and rapidly navigate both operating systems.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
Knowledge of modern wireless communication systems.
Knowledge of RF system components & functions.
Experience in operations and maintenance, SIGINT/EW systems, and workflows.
Experience in configuration, maintenance, use of Virtual Machine (VM) and virtual environments.
Knowledge of Direction Finding (DF) and geolocation algorithms.
What We Can Offer You -
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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. 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.