Representing the organization as the on-site engineer for communications, networks, and payload subsystems Applying system knowledge to communicate complex technical issues to local site leadership, the Degrader Action Cell (DAC), Forward Operation Bases (FOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs) Acting as liaison for internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams to ensure repeated success, providing redlines to procedures when necessary Providing real time support to flight operations and addressing any issues related to communications and/or payloads to include MFAS Radar, EO/IR, airborne recorder, and link16 to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution. Following priorities set by local site leadership, perform system performance evaluations and assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs) Interact with local site leadership and Active Duty/Government customers on technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations Coordinating work with site leadership and confirming that Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs) are in place for all required work Perform nominal recovery procedures and provide immediate feedback to Government Mission Payload Operators (MPOs) during sorties Assist Government Air Vehicle Operators (AVOs) with Main Operating Base comms (voice), networks, and other AVO interfaces Capture relevant information from shift in logs, perform hotwash after sorties, and deliver pass-down to ongoing support team Attain and employ expertise across all supported sensor and communications systems Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of related engineering experience. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related engineering experience. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include:

CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP. Demonstrated understanding of MQ-4C sensors and communications payloads CCNA / CCNP Certification Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators MPO/TC operator system knowledge System Administrator experience Operations and Maintenance experience at a field site