SCA Engineering Technican 5

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.

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 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 Services (USN Triton/MQ-4C) is seeking a well-qualified SCA Engineering Technician V to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Jacksonville, FL area with the final destination to be in Sigonella, Italy.

Conducts 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 product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives. Acts as local on-site representative to customers organization.

The selected engineer will have a good understanding of the systems engineering design life cycle, system test and experience with fielded aircraft systems.  The 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. 

Minimum Education/Experience: BS plus 4 years' experience in relevant aviation/field engineering/Technician setting. 10 years' experience in relevant position/industry may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Basic Qualifications:

• An active DoD Top Secret clearance SCI eligible
• Experience supporting Fielded Aircraft Systems
• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
• Analysis at all levels of total system product to include: concept, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance & diagnostics.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Global Hawk or USN Triton MQ-4C customers
• Experience in ICD development and integration
• Experience with multiple disciplines across Systems Engineering, incl. requirements, integration, technical configuration management (CM or Technical Baseline),
• Cyber-Experience with root cause investigations, fielded issue investigation, and operational missions
• Experience with software sustainment

This position reports to Patuxent River, MD, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Sigonella, Catania, Catania, ITA.

Salary Range: $1 USD - $1 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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.