Remote Payload Field Engineer (Level 1 / 2)

Northrop Grumman Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm dedicated to innovation and excellence in global security solutions. As a Remote Payload Field Engineer, you will have the opportunity to travel extensively while maintaining complex tactical communication systems. This role allows you to develop your technical expertise and collaborate closely with military personnel, ensuring operational success in critical environments. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and intellectual curiosity, you will be part of a mission that shapes the future of defense technology and makes a real impact on global security.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience with military communications systems.
• Knowledge of operating Link 16/SADL network equipment and COMSEC materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on tactical communication systems worldwide.
• Operate and control data links during operational missions.

Skills

Military radios operation

Link 16/SADL network equipment

COMSEC materials handling

Physical fitness assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Associate’s in Science Degree

Tools

Simple Key Loader (SKL)

PRC-117 radio equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 75% of the Time Description 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Remote Payload Field Engineer Level 1 or 2 for deployment to overseas locations.

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. You'll also get to:

• 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

• Extended travel up to 75% to hazardous overseas duty locations

This position may be filled as a Remote Payload Field Engineer Level 1 or Remote Payload Field Engineer Level 2:

Basic Qualifications Remote Payload Field Engineer Level 1:

• Bachelor of Science degree and 6 months+ years experience; an additional 4+ years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

• Strong knowledge, understanding & experience with operating Military radios or communications systems.

• Strong knowledge, understanding & experience with operating Link 16/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

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% (travel to hazardous deployment areas) and multi-month overseas deployments.

• U.S. Citizenship required and must have a current/active Secret security clearance.

Basic Qualifications Remote Payload Field Engineer Level 2:

• Associate’s in Science Degree with 4 years’ experience or Bachelor’s in Science Degree with 2 year’s experience; an additional 4 year’s experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

• Strong knowledge, understanding & experience with operating Military radios or communications systems.

• Strong knowledge, understanding & experience with operating Link 16/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

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% (travel to hazardous deployment areas) and multi-month overseas deployments.

• U.S. Citizenship required and must have a current/active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad experience with the operation, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems and radios.

• Strong knowledge of ALL the following: military tactical data links (Link 16, 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, Tactical Common Data Link) and general RF knowledge.

• Experience with military aircraft operations.

Salary Range: $55,600.00 - $83,400.00Salary Range 2: $67,200.00 - $100,800.00 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.