Mission Planner 2/3 Grand Forks AFB ND

Northrop Grumman

132d • $63,800 - $118,100

About The Position

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principal Mission Planner to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Airport Solutions organization. This role is located in Grand Forks, ND.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science and 2 plus years of experience in military aviation operations OR Masters of Science with 0 years of experience in military aviation operations OR 6 years experience in lieu of formal education.
• Experience with Mission planning, weather, aircraft operations, aircraft performance, airfield suitability, and/or Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) analysis.
• Must have an active DoD Interim Secret clearance or higher.
• Must be able to obtain a CAC card and obtain access to a military installation.

Nice To Haves

• Top Secret clearance; eligible for SCI.
• Graduate of a flight training program (previous military flight training preferred) and a former USAF/USN/USA rated aviator.
• 5 years of military aviation experience as a rated pilot, navigator, or weapons systems operator.
• At least 3 years of planning/executing military ISR missions from a deployed location.
• Familiar and/or proficient with Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS), and/or Air Force Mission Support System (AFMSS) mission planning software.
• Bachelors of Science in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Previous experience as a High Altitude Long Endurance ISR mission planner (RQ-4, U-2, Triton).
• Previous experience as a UAV/RPA mission planner (RQ-4, MQ-1, MQ-9, RQ-7, Triton).
• Previous experience flying or planning missions for ISR aircraft (RQ-4, MQ-1, MQ-9, RQ-7, Triton, U-2, RC-135S/U/V/W, JSTARS, MC-12W, RC-12, EC-130, P/EP-3).

Responsibilities

• Provide aircraft and spacecraft mission planning to include integration, support services and flight or ground operations services to accomplish test, training and/or operational objectives.
• Assess mission issues, risks, and develops resolutions to meet customer objectives.
• Acts as the central point of contact to ensure adherence to procedures and meet mission success.
• Develop routing and contingency logic, as required.
• Produces related mission planning products for customers to review mission tasking and applicable intelligence.
• Develop all training, exercise support and contingency operations in accordance with applicable standards.
• Coordinates airspace requirements with applicable agencies depending on flight profiles.
• Conducting highly responsive remotely piloted aircraft mission planning support services as a part of a dedicated operational support team.
• Developing, coordinating, and maintaining tailored mission planning packages.
• Maintaining flexible work hours to accommodate all mission scenarios, short-notice changes and taskings.
• Maintaining attention to detail and possessing the ability to organize and prioritize myriad tasks under a stressful and deadline driven environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree