Job Details

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Deployable Principal Network Communications (Level 3) engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aircraft Solutions organization. This role is located at Beale AFB, CA.

Responsibilities

1. Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network.
2. Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
3. Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.
4. Prepare or ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.
5. Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
6. Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.
7. Design network or portion of network that include selection of hardware and software packages.

Basic Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related military / professional experience OR a Master's degree and at least 3 years of related military / professional experience OR a Ph.D and at least 1 year of related military / professional experience.
2. Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and support on-call status 24/7.
3. Ability to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel.
4. Valid U.S. passport.
5. Ability to accept customer furnished quarters for up to 90 days and comply with mobility requirements.
6. Active DoD Top Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.
7. Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Plus (Sec+) Certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Requirements Capture
• Test and Implementation
• Integrated Maintenance Data System
• Unix/Solaris Operating Systems and Principles
• Windows Server and Desktop versions
• Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networking
• Group policy design, testing and implementation
• Radio Frequency Transmission Systems
• Satellite Communications Systems
• Oracle RAC
• Virtualization

Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; actual offers depend on multiple factors including experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and bonuses. Northrop Grumman offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more details, visit

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