MQ-4C Field Technician 4 (Top Secret)- United Arab Emirates

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Job Description: Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a well-qualified Field Technician 4 (MQ-4C Triton/UAE) to join our team of highly qualified & diverse professionals. This position will be located in the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.

This individual will conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution. Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications. Conducts technical training and briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives. Acts as local on-site representative to customers organization. The selected candidate will have a good understanding of the systems engineering design life cycle, system test and experience with fielded aircraft systems. The selected candidate will work closely with the fielded aircraft and USN customer in support of technical issue resolution, Field Service Action Requests, Tech data discrepancies, and mission engineering. They will provide technical root cause evaluations, technical recommendations, data analysis, mission engineering, system integration, and troubleshooting with minimal oversight.

This position will be a long-term expatriate opportunity. This position will include Flight, Household Good Shipment, HOLA, COLA and other incentives for working this assignment overseas.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 8 years experience with a High School Diploma but would consider a Bachelor's Degree with 4 years experience

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance SCI eligible to be considered.

• Experience supporting Fielded Aircraft Systems

• Analysis at all levels of total system product to include concept, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance & diagnostics, detailed schematic and blueprint reading, engineering orders, repair manuals and other technical documents in the performance of maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, or adjustment of various vehicle systems.

• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems

• Must be familiar with the use and operation of VSWR measurements, Oscilloscope and Multimeter.

• Must know how to read out and repair wires, wire harnesses and ethernet cables.

• Troubleshoot and accurately diagnose malfunctions to properly identify and correct problems in minimum time.

• Work with active-duty military personnel in a professional manner as a representative of Northrop Grumman (FSR type role/functionality)

• Experience instructing maintenance in a FSR role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Global Hawk or USN Triton MQ-4C UAV.

• OOMA and U.S. Navy maintenance experience.

• Experience in ICD development and integration.

• Cyber-Experience with root cause investigations, fielded issue investigation, and

operational missions.

• Experience with multiple disciplines across Systems Engineering, incl. requirements,

integration, technical configuration management (CM or Technical Baseline).

• Experience with software sustainment and installment.

NGSkills

Salary Range: $68,000.00 - $113,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.