RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr Principal - Intelligence Analyst (SIGINT) based out of Beale AFB, CA.

What You’ll get to Do:

The qualified applicant will become part of a business unit which supports Intelligence and Department of Defense customers in the areas of signal collection, processing and full spectrum system operations and services. The successful candidate will become part of a worldwide team of Engineering professionals that support a complex SIGINT system. This person will need to have the ability to work independently.

Roles and Responsibilities:

NGMS will deploy a single highly skilled and trained Signals Analyst to Beale AFB, CA. This position requires a current TS/SCI clearance to operate and interface with the SIGINT system.

The Signals Analyst will have the direct responsibility to perform the following:

• Identification and analysis of signals using complex test instrumentation

• Mine data logs and evaluate system performance

• Develop new techniques and methods towards system optimization

• Identify and resolve complex network issues between various nodes and the SIGINT system

• Maintain detailed logs and records of performance issues, which include daily and weekly reports

• Liaison with subject matter experts at the factory to aid in anomaly resolution

• Train junior to senior member of the armed forces on the intricacies and operation of the SIGINT system

• Prepare and conduct briefings to senior officers and management

This position may be filled as a Principal Intelligence Analyst (SIGINT) or Sr Principal Intelligence Analyst (SIGINT).

Basic Qualifications for Principal Intelligence Analyst (SIGINT) :

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and 5+ years of relevant work experience; 4 years additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Experience with signal analysis.

• In depth knowledge of RF signal modulation, propagation, and analysis.

• Manipulation experience with SIGINT payload or complex signal and system analysis.

• Demonstrated training development and delivery on complex USAF systems.

• Well versed in Unix / Linux OS and file editing tools.

• Must possess Security+ certification or at minimum must be able obtain within 1 year of start date.

• US Citizenship and current/active DoD TS/SCI Clearance is required.

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Intelligence Analyst (SIGINT) :

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and 8+ years of relevant work experience; 4 years additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Experience with signal analysis.

• In depth knowledge of RF signal modulation, propagation, and analysis.

• Manipulation experience with SIGINT payload or complex signal and system analysis.

• Demonstrated training development and delivery on complex USAF systems.

• Well versed in Unix / Linux OS and file editing tools.

• Must possess Security+ certification or at minimum must be able obtain within 1 year of start date.

• US Citizenship and current/active DoD TS/SCI Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM related discipline

• Proficiency with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers

• 5 years of complex system engineering experience with an emphasis in signal analysis

• Ground Station communications experience, with pre/post mission analysis of a complex SIGINT system

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $119,200.00 - $178,800.00

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.