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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 Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Satellite Network Monitor – SATCOM Technician (25-196) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position, located at the Kyoga Misaki Communications Site in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, plays a crucial role in our mission to support the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, observe the development of the battle collectively, and dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability, allowing for an optimized response to threats of all ranges and phases of flight. C2BMC serves as the force multiplier on both global and regional scales. Networks integrate and synchronize autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

Selected SATCOM technicians will provide technical services support for a MET AN/GSC-52 satellite terminal in Kyoto, Japan.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing Satellite Terminal systems, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, and long-haul communications/transmission systems
Analyzes capabilities and performance, identifies problems, and takes corrective actions to ensure the most efficient operations of the SATCOM equipment
Monitors the status and performance of transmission/receive systems
Quickly responds to circuit outages and coordinates with distant facilities and local systems/users, when necessary, to restore communication services
Performs other duties and assignments as required

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 0 years of experience, or 6 years of related experience instead of a degree may be considered
Applicants must possess a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start, with the ability to obtain Top Secret collateral clearance
DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.) is required to start
Position requires 24x7 shift work, and will be assigned to a shift determined by mission requirements
Must have strong skills and background in SATCOM principles, operations, maintenance, and repair
Skilled in utilizing common SATCOM test equipment
Must understand signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits
Knowledge of network system administration
Experience working with Microsoft operating system environments/platforms
Familiarity with TACLANE encryption devices and crypto device loaders such as SKLs
Familiarity with CISCO routers
MET experience, HEMP hardening maintenance, and HEMP hardening testing experience
Must have strategic and tactical satellite communications experience, with CCNA certification
Basic Linux or RedHat-based server administration experience
Basic experience with operations, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting on generators
EBEM experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Current and active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret collateral clearance is highly preferred
Prior military satellite communications technician, US Navy ET NEC 1465, US Air Force AFSC 2E1X1, US Army MOS 31S/25S, or US Marine Corps MOS 2827 PAAWNS experience

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00

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.

Satellite Network Monitor – SATCOM Technician (25-196)

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