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Requisition ID: R10169773
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Roy, Utah, United States of America
- Clearance Type: SCI
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
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 is seeking a Sr. Principal Deployment Field Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Join the Deployment team for Sentinel and take part in engineering solutions to deploy and deliver a state-of-the-art weapon system to our customer. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge in system integration, field installations and deployment, and checkouts of engineered products. The candidate will be involved in all engineering activities supporting the deployment of critical systems for the Sentinel program.
Job role and responsibilities:
Provides advisory and planning services for weapon system-based training with knowledge of the relevant Uniform Joint Task List associated with Security Forces (SF) ICBM Operations.
Oversees development of specifications, design, interface control and production of all Security Forces related training devices.
Provides vision, execution planning, and technical and resource guidance for Training Device interoperability with Operations, Cybersecurity, and Integrated Command Center (ICC) training elements.
Serves as subject matter expert for ICBM Security Forces operations throughout EMD, Production & Deployment phases, including current advances in the field.
Provides technical and analytical guidance to project teams relative to Sentinel physical security systems, sensors, and Priority Level-1 (PL-1) facility/asset protection.
Integrates and develops Sentinel Security concept of operations with USAF intel and security working groups as well as internal NGC Product teams.
Leverages common Training Support Team (TST) “Training as a Service” approaches and applies them to delivered technical content to USAF initial cadre.
Supports or leads on interactions with senior external personnel on significant security technical matters requiring coordination between USAF organizations
Integrates Security Forces training approaches to Collaborative Virtual Launch Procedures Trainer (CVLPT)
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Science with 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's with 6 years of relevant experience; or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience. 4 additional years of applicable experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, and a current Special Access Program (SAP)
Program experience or related program experience
Extensive expertise with AFGSC operations training processes, Enlisted and Officer Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC), and Ratings
Security forces operations experience and SF expertise in USAF approach to Priority Level-1 (PL-1) assets
Understanding of Security Forces training devices or training solutions related to complex weapon systems and/ or the ICBM mission
Expertise working with Security Forces training systems, simulators, instruction in classroom and interactive environments
Expertise in how Security Forces training metrics and feedback are used to drive positional evaluation and certification processes IAW applicable AFGSC Instructions
Familiarity with advanced security technologies, methods, processes and tools
Experience planning and implementing Security Forces training and evaluation programs
Thorough knowledge of nuclear surety/safety roles of physical and electronic protection systems relative to the ICBM nuclear deterrence mission
Ability to interpret facility designs and design changes impacts to ICBM Security Forces training
Security Forces Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) development and TTP training approaches at the MAJCOM, NAF and operations unit levels
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Experience with Minuteman III Wing Operations Center Concept applicable to the Sentinel Integrated Command Center (ICC) CONOPS
Understanding of ICBM training devices and approaches specific to the ICBM mission
ICBM Security Forces training expertise
MAJCOM Security Forces policy development experience
Hands-on field experience related to ICBM Security Forces as Response Team member, Flight Security Controller (FSC), Wing Security Control (WSC) and Tactical Response Force (TRF)
Experience applying new advanced learning technologies, methods, processes and tools
Experience planning and implementing training programs for weapons systems
Training curriculum and learning management planning experience
Previous access to Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI) and eligibility to re-instate access (if not current)
Experience with USSTRATCOM and AFGSC ICBM Battlespace Awareness initiatives
Knowledge of ICBM Weapon Storage Area (WSA) interface to MMIII and Sentinel weapon systems
Experience with Mighty Guardian, Global Thunder and Constant Vigilance exercise approaches for Security Forces in the ICBM field
Knowledge of AFGSC Strategic Security Plan (SSP)
Ground Combat Training Squadron (GCTS) experience, particularly in training facility design
Security Forces training curriculum development
Nuclear Security Training and Combat Airman Skills Training (CAST) relative to the ICBM mission
Nuclear convoy operations experience
Experience in helicopter, ICBM crew operations and maintenance TTP integration with ICBM Security Forces
Certified Security Forces Instructor/Evaluator experience
Experience working Internal Research and Development projects
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
