Principal Mission Planner

Northrop Grumman • Emerado, ND

2d • $81,400 - $122,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Mission Planner to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization. This position is co-located between in Grand Forks AFB, and Emerado (Grand Sky), North Dakota. The selected candidate will 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. They will assess mission issues, risks, and develop resolutions to meet customer objectives. The Mission Planner acts as the central point of contact to ensure adherence to procedures and meet mission success. They may be responsible for ensuring all cost, schedule and technical requirements of assigned mission and projects are coordinated, prepared and accurate. We offer a 5/40 work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field and 5 years of related experience in military aviation operations OR Masters of Science in STEM and 3 plus years of related experience in military aviation operations OR PhD with 0 years of experience in military aviation operations
• Experience in Mission planning, weather, aircraft operations, aircraft performance, airfield suitability, and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) analysis
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance and any related potential program accesses as needed by the business to meet its needs. Candidate must have Interim Secret Level Clearance to prior to the commencement of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a CAC card and obtain access to a military installation
• Ability to work flexible work hours to accommodate all mission scenarios, short-notice changes and taskings, and to provide uninterrupted operational support.

Nice To Haves

• Active 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), to include Combat Flight Planning Software (CFPS) and FalconView, 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)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant industry mission planning software

Responsibilities

• 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 that enables the execution of dynamic intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission requirements across all Combatant Command’s (COCOM) theaters of operations
• Developing, coordinating, and maintaining tailored mission planning packages
• Developing and maintaining a collaborative relationship with the squadron COCOM Flight Commanders, Assistant Directors of Operations, and Directors of Operations at all the operating locations worldwide to ensure that continuous support is provided through the route development, mission planning, execution, and data analysis phases of each mission
• This position operates in a highly dynamic 24/7 mission environment, so anticipate rapidly changing work schedules and mission priorities
• Maintaining attention to detail and possessing the ability to organize and prioritize myriad, sometimes mundane, tasks under a stressful and deadline driven environment
• Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work may occasionally be required.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• exceptional benefits/healthcare
• a great 401K matching program
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal