Principal or Sr. Principal Test Conductor – Electromagnetic Sensor Instructor
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal or Sr. Principal Test Conductor – Electromagnetic Sensor Instructor to work at Beale AFB, California. The role produces sensor plans to meet training objectives and delivers training that meets customer requirements. The selected candidate conducts classroom, small-group, and individual training; reviews training progress; and prepares reports as needed. The position serves as a liaison to program, engineering, and line management. It assesses anomalies and develops resolutions to documented procedures in coordination with Staff Test Conductors/Electromagnetic Sensor Instructors and engineering. As a subject matter expert, the instructor supports formal student training, airmanship, aircraft systems and performance, and the development and execution of operational training guides. The role also conducts briefings and debriefings and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct discrepancies. This is a full-time, on-site position with no remote, hybrid, or telework option. Travel of up to 25% may be required. An active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance is required at the start. Depending on level, the candidate must be able to acquire and maintain TS/SCI and Special Program Access (PAR) per business requirements.
Requirements
- For Principal level: combined experience operating electromagnetic sensors in an operational and/or training environment.
- For Principal level: 5 years of experience with a Bachelor of Science, 3 years with a master's degree, or 1 year with a PhD.
- For Sr. Principal level: combined experience in electromagnetic sensor operation or SIGINT analysis in an operational and/or training environment.
- For Sr. Principal level: 8 years of experience with a Bachelor of Science, 6 years with a master's degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
- Experience as an Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) professional or equivalent.
- Experience with mission planning, execution, and debriefing.
- Experience with technical publications.
- Experience with crew/cockpit resource management (CRM).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- For Sr. Principal level, ability to acquire and maintain TS/SCI and Special Program Access (PAR) per business requirements; PAR must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
- For Sr. Principal level, strong communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Formal training unit instructor experience.
- Weapon school graduate.
- Experience with electromagnetic sensor capabilities including visual, infrared, and radar remote sensing, and subject matter expertise in SIGINT operations and analysis tool use.
- Experience with mission planning tools.
- Air Force Military Training Leader or Navy Master Training Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Produce sensor plans to meet training objectives.
- Provide training to meet customer requirements through classroom, small-group, and individual training events.
- Review training progress and produce reports as needed.
- Serve as liaison to program, engineering, and line management.
- Assess anomalies and develop resolutions to documented procedures with Staff Test Conductors/Electromagnetic Sensor Instructors and engineering.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in formal student training, airmanship, aircraft systems and performance, and operational training guides.
- Develop and execute operational training guides.
- Conduct briefings and debriefings.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct discrepancies.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
