Research Fleet Captain Security Clearance

Position: Research Fleet Captain with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Polygraph TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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.

Start your future with a new mission, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, located in Annapolis/Baltimore, MD, has an immediate need for a Research Fleet Captain. This organization provides maritime test capabilities for the development, assessment and demonstration of NGC products and systems. In this role, the captains responsibilities for Northrop Grumman owned research vessels will be as follows:

-Conduct development test activities aboard ship in the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay, and North Atlantic.

-Responsible for activities leading up to mission events:
Pre-test planning, safety operations assessments, cost and logistics.

-Responsible for all engineering activities for vessel modifications, installations of units under test on ships and boats, including mechanical, electrical and cooling requirements.

- Experience with data recording, telemetry and commercial maritime systems instrumentation.

-Must be able to work in open water test environment and experience working with test participants including onshore test sites, other ships, real time operations with our test aircraft, and littoral targets.

-Candidate must have a solid background with commercial navigation testing and DOD surface ship and aircraft test environment.

-Must be able to work within Northrop Grumman, USCG and DOD requirements.

-Must be familiar with piloting small craft and ships up to 100 tons or greater. Other maritime duties, as assigned.

-Serve as the primary point of contact AUVs associated with maritime targets Must be familiar with piloting small craft and ships up to 100 ton. Other maritime duties, as assigned. Basic Requirements for a Research Fleet Captain:
* BS in Engineering with 12 years of related experience; or a Master's degree with 10 years of related experience; or 16 years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.

* US Coast Guard Masters License of 100 Ton or greater.

* Experience in Commercial/DOD Maritime and aircraft test operations and evaluation.

* Experience in Sonar, Radar and Navigation System Test and Evaluation.

* Active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph.

* US Citizenship required. Preferred Requirements for a Research Fleet Captain:
* Experience and Knowledge of ROV/ UUV operation and implementation.

* Experience Aircraft radar operation and theory.

* Detailed experience with Electrical design and troubleshooting.

* Detailed knowledge and experience with test evolution planning and execution.

* Experience and background in Military test and operations.

* Certifications or equivalent experience with Gas/Diesel powerplants (inboard and Outboard), Electrical and Hydraulic systems design and repair.

* FAA license Part 107

* Experience with ITAR and import/Export

* Detailed understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM)/Pcard processes Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $ 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…