Air / Missile Defense Systems Integrator Field Service Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 is seeking an Air Defense Systems Integrator for a position based in Kuwait. The successful candidate will integrate new C-UAS defeating capabilities into the FAAD C2I (Forward Area Air Defense Command, Control, and Intelligence) and the Base Operations Network (B-NET) in Kuwait and throughout the Middle East. Working at both operational and tactical levels, the integrator will handle hardware, software, and commercial off the shelf (COTS) solutions that deliver Situational Awareness (SA), early warning, and air space management. Responsibilities include managing data links for C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) systems, coordinating integration with the Joint Multi Tactical Data Link (TDL) Network (MTN) to ensure interoperability and real time data flow for theater and missile defense missions, and initializing and integrating the Air and Missile Defense Planning Control System (AMDPCS).

This assignment position is in Kuwait and is contingent upon contract award, budget, and/or customer approval.

Internation compensation package available for long-term OCONUS Deployments.

Duties include:

Integration, implementations, modifications, and enhancements in accordance with customer specifications and requirements

Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determine technical solution in accordance with product customer specifications, and recommend actions to customer representatives

Conduct technical training as needed

Perform as the field liaison with customer as needed

Perform start-up testing

Provide the technical interface with product level integrated product teams

Enable direct liaison among government representatives, vendors, NG PMO leadership, and engineering teams via coordinated briefings

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 10 years’ experience or a Master's degree with 8 years' experience. A High School diploma / Equivalent with 14 years' experience may be accepted in Lieu of degree

Experience in Software, Hardware, IT, Networking

Current and active Secret Security Clearance

Operational and Technical integration of Air Defense System

Must have experience with FAAD and AMDWS

Must have familiar with C-UAS, SHORAD, C-RAM, IBCS or similar system

Integrated data communication networks for the Air Defense Airspace Management (ADAM) or other similar experience

Assist with Network/Air Operations Center security protocols

Experience supporting defense systems field testing (First Article, Design Variation, or Environmental)

Must be able to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

Army 140A MOS or other similar experience

Current and active Secret Security Clearance

Experience Systems integration and modernization on the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Command and Control (C2)

ADAM Cell, AMDPCS FAAD Shelter and/or Battery Command Post experience

Multi-TDL Advance Joint Interoperability Course (MAJIC), Multi TDL Planners Course, Link Unit Manager Course

Experience with network configuration, troubleshooting, and an understanding of the OSI model and network architectures

Experience supporting defense systems

Experience in reviewing and conducting data analysis on deployed/fielded Major End Items (MEI) and developing solutions for field implementation

Experience in reviewing/redlining Network Data Packages (NDP)

OCONUS Deployment experience

Must be able to pass Medical and Pre-deployment requirements per the CONUS Replacement Center (CRC)standards in support of OCONUS Deployment to ARCENT, AFRICOM, CENTCOM, or EUCOM regions.

Pre-deployment information can be found at: CONUS Replacement Center (army.mil)

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

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