Sr Principal Field Engineer- Sigonella Italy

Northrop Grumman; Sicilia; On-site; EUR 96,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sigonella, Italy, seeks a data analyst to perform flight data analysis, triage issues, and communicate findings to engineers. The role requires a US Government Secret clearance and a valid passport; it is a long-term expatriate assignment with relocation support.

You will lead fault isolation, manage data definitions, generate program reports, and maintain training trackers. Coordinate data archives and access for NG and US Air Force requirements with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in STEM with relevant experience.
• Experience in Aviation and Aerospace technical data.
• Must have a valid and current Passport.
• Final US Government Secret Clearance for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight data analysis and triage issues at the site.
• Communicate complex issues to responsible engineers.
• Lead fault isolation analysis and document findings.
• Monitor and report data availability and coordinate data access across NG and US Air Force requirements.
• Maintain data archives, catalogs, and storage, including data transfer via media.

Skills

Aerospace data

MS Office

Security clearance

Passport

Education

STEM degree mix

Tools

IMDS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Essential Functions

• Performing analysis of flight data at the site to triage issues.
• Communicating complex issues effectively back to responsible engineers.
• Lead fault isolation analysis and documentation. Identify and address data availability shortfalls across the Sigonella site and find opportunities to get the data in the hands of interested parties in a timely manner. Performing data entry and/or database management operations in support of programs or products.
• Controlling data definitions within established data standards for existing applications.
• Maintaining database specifications by initiating or responding to database change requests. Updating and maintaining database records and tables as required. Verifying data files for accuracy.
• Monitoring and auditing database operations.
• This position will require a candidate to monitor and report squadron flying metrics, as well as maintain and report team-training records for NG and US Air Force requirements.
• The candidate will also provide aircraft post-mission data for analysis of mission effectiveness and reliability, monitor and regulate all post-mission data requests, and coordinate and provide continual support of data archives, catalogs, storage, and distribution of all retrieved data via hard drive, disc, or other electronic methods.

This position will be a long-term expatriate opportunity. This position will include Flight Arrangement(s), Household Good Shipment, HOLA, COLA and other incentives for working this assignment overseas. Assignment location is NAS Sigonella, Italy.

What You’ll Do

• First pass (quick look) analysis of flight data at the site to identify and communicate issues to responsible engineers. Requiring broad engineering understanding of the platform and systems to an engineering level
• Communicate complex issues effectively back to REs
• Prioritize and tackle issues in a real-time environment with minimal oversight
• Leads fault isolation analysis and ensures thorough documentation of analysis for stakeholders
• This role will be expected to identify and address data availability shortfalls across the Sigonella site and find opportunities to get the data in the hands of interested parties in a timely manner
• Serve as RE’s POC on the site for engineering investigations and support. To include communicating with site leadership
• Generate reports of aircraft and Field Service Representative (FSR) actions to program management
• Maintain training tracker spreadsheet for onsite NG personnel
• Upload fault log data rapidly to Air Force SIPRNet database for engineering review
• Assist in personnel base, flightline, and hangar access
• Assist in company badging process

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience OR Masters' degree in STEM field with 6 years of relevant experience or PhD in STEM field with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in Aviation and Aerospace technical data.
• Must have a valid and current Passport
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Final US Government Secret Clearance for consideration
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• RQ-4 Global Hawk Avionics systems knowledge.
• Experience and knowledge of Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) and aircraft forms a plus.

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

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. 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.