Staff Field Engineer (Flight Test)

About this role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Staff Field Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD with travel to Western US test sites (travel may be up to 50% with surge periods and extended field deployments as required).

What You’ll get to Do: As a  Staff Field Engineer  you’ll support the  MUX TACAIR program . NGMS is the prime contractor for this effort, leading a team of partners and contractors on UAS design, implementation, and mission integration. This role serves as a senior technical lead for  UAS flight test and operations , covering the airborne platform, tactical radios, control/data links, ground control stations, and evolving  mission system payloads  primarily supplied by NGMS.

In addition, you will also get to: • Lead  field and flight test support  for the MUX TACAIR system from planning through execution and post-flight analysis.

• Integrate, configure, and troubleshoot the  UAS platform, ground control station, tactical radios, and communications/data links  between air and ground.

• Provide on-site  diagnostics and root-cause analysis  across platform, RF, network, and payloads; capture data and coordinate corrective actions with engineering teams.

• Support integration and verification of mission payloads  during lab and flight test activities.

• Develop and maintain  field procedures, checklists, and technical work instructions  for flight test and operations.

• Generate  flight test reports, discrepancy reports, and technical documentation  to communicate performance, anomalies, and resolutions.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to  junior field engineers, technicians, and operators  in the flight test environment.

• Ensure all field activities comply with  safety, spectrum, airworthiness, and security requirements .

Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree and  12+ years   of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with  10+ years   of relevant experience; OR an additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Hands-on experience supporting  UAS or other airborne platforms  in a  flight test or operational  environment.

• Proven ability to  troubleshoot at platform, RF, network, and payload levels  using RF and network test tools and system logs/telemetry.

• Experience planning and supporting  DoD flight test or range testing  with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Strong  technical documentation and communication  skills.

• Ability and willingness to  travel approximately 50% , including extended periods at field/test sites.

• U.S. citizenship and an  active DoD Secret clearance are required , with ability to obtain program-specific clearances.

  Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in  Engineering  (Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Computer, RF/Communications, or related)

• Demonstrated experience with  tactical radios and/or data links  supporting air–ground command, control, and telemetry.

• Experience with  UAS mission systems  (flight control, navigation, ground control station software/HMI).

• Hands-on experience with  RF payloads  on airborne platforms.

• Knowledge of  RF link budgets, antennas, propagation, and spectrum management  for tactical communications/data links.

• Background in  system integration and test (I&T)  in both lab and flight test environments.

• Demonstrated ability to  lead technical teams in the field  and interface directly with customers, test directors, and range personnel.

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,700.00 - $209,500.00

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 Grumm

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