Location: Baltimore, MD
Company: Northrop Grumman
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Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Field Engineering is seeking an AWACS Radar/IFF Lead Engineer for our OCONUS location. The candidate will be responsible for providing continuous on-site AWACS Radar/IFF support to the Royal Saudi Air Force
(RSAF) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Candidate will onboard Northrop Grumman in early 2024 and field support in Saudi Arabia will commence in mid-2024. The Engineer will become part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Field Engineering organization, working in a rewarding environment, and interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines, functional management, and program leadership.
Duties and Responsibilities : Provide on-site technical support as the lead Field Support Engineer at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), KSA, directing the efforts of two Field Engineers. Provide on-site technical support at other locations, as required by the RSAF and approved by Boeing. Provide technical
support, guidance, and expertise to RSAF operational and maintenance personnel for the E-3/707 aircraft Surveillance Radar/IFF systems.
This includes operation and maintenance of the systems and identification and resolution of common issues. Provide day-to-day engineering advice to RSAF personnel, including the Commander and maintenance personnel, on matters pertaining to the E-3/707 aircraft Surveillance Radar/IFF system. Provide technical support to troubleshoot, analyze, and assist in the resolution of issues with the E-3/707 aircraft Surveillance Radar/IFF systems. Perform or assist with activities which may include software/hardware troubleshooting, software installation/removal/reloading, software file checks, hardware and cable cleaning, isolation to faulty hardware, configuration of software and hardware, and/or hardware removal and replacement on E-3/707 aircraft Surveillance Radar/IFF systems.
Provide Boeing and the RSAF informal verbal or written description (if required) of actions or repairs taken to resolve E-3/707 aircraft Surveillance Radar/IFF system issues for RSAF maintenance personnel to update the appropriate RSAF maintenance logs/documentation. Provide pre-flight and post-flight support to assist with resolving issues with the aircraft Surveillance Radar/IFF systems (as required).
Investigate E-3/707 aircraft Surveillance Radar/IFF system issues and when it is determined that there is an error identified with the technical documentation, the Supplier FSR and Maintainers shall take the appropriate steps to assist the RSAF in correcting the appropriate technical documentation. Provide informal verbal or written recommended changes to observed problems with operation, maintenance, inspection, and training procedures to correct those problems. Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) and informal classroom instruction to the RSAF personnel on subjects within the expertise of the Supplier FSR and/or Maintainers.
The Supplier FSR and Maintainers shall provide informal verbal or written recommendations to Boeing for additional formal/informal training of RSAF personnel (as required). Notify Boeing of any observed conditions discovered during the performance of on-site support affecting aircraft safety within 24 hours of discovery via e-mail to Boeing AWACS Sustainment Program Management. Participate in meetings and teleconferences with Boeing, the USAF personnel, RSAF personnel, RSAF Headquarters personnel and/or maintenance Supplier personnel.
Be available on-site for a normal operation schedule of Sunday through Thursday 8 am - 5 pm with a 1-hour lunch break each day. The Supplier FSR and Maintainers shall provide support outside of the normal operation schedules (which may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays) if requested by Boeing. Basic Qualifications: Current Do D Secret clearance. Possession of a US Passport or ability to quickly obtain US Passport. A minimum of 5 years' maintenance experience with the AWACS E-3/707 Aircraft Surveillance Radar and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) System, unless waived by customer.
Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related STEM area with at least 5 years of relevant experience (3 years with a Master's Degree, 0 years with a Ph D). Preferred Qualification: Experience leading high performance teams Extensive experience troubleshooting the AWACS E-3/707 Aircraft Surveillance Radar and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) System Prior military experience Prior experience working with Saudi RSAF customer In addition to posted salary range, pay will include overtime, incentive bonuses, hardship, and housing/cost of living allowances while in country.
Relocation / repatriation to and from Saudi Arabia is included per company policy. Salary Range: $104,900 - $157,300The 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. 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, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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