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  Job Description Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking an Assembler 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at the Rancho Carmel Facility in San Diego, CA. Join the men and women of the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in meeting the largest, most complex systems challenges imaginable for government, military and business. Avionics and Tactical Networks (ATN) is an operating unit within the Mission Systems division of Northrop Grumman Information Systems. The business has developed and advanced software-defined radio technology for sophisticated communications in a network-centric environment. A&TN focuses on providing advanced technologies, engineering development and production for our software-defined radio programs. A&TN programs include the communications, navigation and identification (CNI) production for F-22 and F-35 aircraft and production of advanced multi-function RF products. Roles and Responsibilities: Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences. Lays out and assembles units for production equipment according to designs and specifications. Adjusts and calibrates systems as needed. Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches. Corrects malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts or components as directed. Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.   Basic Qualifications: High School diploma and 2 years of experience working with small electronics is required. Experience with Filter assemblies and/or current J-STD-001 certification. Knowledge of techniques, approaches, guidelines, policies and procedures in the job area. Must be able to perform assembly techniques in order to make modifications, reworks and assemblies. Ability to perform basic problem solving techniques which are fully defined and available through the supervisor, coworkers and written materials. Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance with Special Access Permission. Preferred Qualifications: Must possess basic, verbal and written communication skills for minimal interaction with others.       Team C Gary Munson  

Material Structures Technician- Entry Level Requisition ID :   18003388 Location :   United States-California-Palmdale US Citizenship Required for this Position :   Yes Relocation Assistance :   Relocation assistance may be available Clearance Type :   Secret Shift :   Multiple Travel :   No   Description   At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Material Structures Technician- Entry Level to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale or Mojave, CA.   The selected candidate will perform a variety of operations such as measuring steps and gaps, assemble and disassemble parts, install fasteners. This position will apply shim coating per specific instructions. The use of precision instrumentation is required, as well as working within tight time limits. Ability to lift 30 pounds.  Ability to work any shift and any location.   Qualifications   Essential Functions   Assembly and disassembly of parts   Ability to apply shim coating per specific requirements Ability to use precision instrumentation Ability to install and reinstall parts Ability to install fasteners Required ability to perform moderately strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and working overhead Must be able to access small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment Ability to lift 30 pounds   Basic Qualifications:   •High School diploma/GED •Minimum of 3 months work experience •The ability to pass Special Medical/Respiratory Exam. •The ability to acquire enhanced security clearance and/or program access prior to beginning work. •The ability to work any shift or work schedule. •Able to work at Palmdale or Mojave site. •Ability to lift 30 pounds •Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and working overhead •Ability to work with precision instrumentation •Ability to access small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment   Preferred Qualifications:   •Active DOD Secret Clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years. •Experience with structural coatings   Gary Munson Team C

This position generally plays one of several roles of various indigenous people in a foreign culture. The mission is usually scheduled on a military base in a realistic village erected for the purpose of training U.S. military personnel to relate to the general populace of a foreign culture. Special Skills:  Fluent in English and one of the Western European languages. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work in the United States. Ability to understand English. Ability to evaluate and respond realistically to actions of other role players, including U.S. military personnel. Ability to provide accurate cultural knowledge of the region being duplicated in the mission. Improvise convincing reactions to changing and unscripted U.S. military character and trainee movements within the training environment. Ability to work from 1 or more days at a time at secured locations and work up to 12 hours per day.   Responsibilities Adheres to military training standards at all times including but not limited to: Staying within assigned training lane Remaining “in role” during training mission Following required security rules for the assigned military base Accurately portraying culture to U.S. military personnel Communicates with co-workers, supervisors, military personnel and others in a courteous and professional manner. Portrays an assigned role. Stays in character, applies independent judgment within the scripted scenario or ad lib if directed. Utilizes creativity to make the situation real in a training environment. Must speak the required language and act in a manner consistent with the assigned role. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions. Conforms to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment. Dress in costume appropriate to the role. Additional duties as assigned. Part-Time On-Call. Varies with each mission   Hunter Affonso Team A

The Adversary Fires SME (Part Time) will provide multi-discipline expertise across all spectrums of adversary fires to include organic and external supporting arms, aviation fire support, Naval Gun Fire support, associated weapons capabilities, and enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures.  Candidate will be responsible to integrate both lethal and non-lethal threat effects into planning processes and applicable scenario events.  In accordance with direction from the Exercise Support Scenario Developer, craft storylines and threads which create realistic adversaries for units undergoing training to respond. Key Accountabilities Possess in-depth understanding of peer, conventional, and asymmetric threat processes, procedures and capabilities as well as how these processes are designed to operate against U. S. and Allied forces in current and potential scenarios.  Remain informed of adversary fires systems upgrades and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) changes; adjust exercise data and processes as required. Institute and manage the Adversary Fires processes built into the exercise design mechanism. Provide proactive technical advice to Information Management Officers, Exercise Control Cell, Modeling and Simulations, and Communication Divisions. Develop geographically correct and reality based threat capabilities, threads, and injects to facilitate opposition to MAGTF, Joint, and combined operations for inclusion into Master Scenarios Events List (MSEL) during Mission Rehearsal Exercises. Assist in exercise product development utilizing threat fires processes; develop and provide capabilities for fires processes; perform as an Adversary Fires response cell role ISO exercises. Assist in providing an overview of the tactical scenario construct regarding adversary fire support for development of supporting products, data repositories and configurations, and systems integration. Participate in exercises as required. Knowledge and Skills Understanding of fire support systems in support of combat operations; knowledge of adversary capabilities, doctrinal methods, and procedures. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team. Possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively under minimal supervision. Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail. Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10 years of experience with specialized training required to include supporting arms expert or threat intelligence analyst; a combination of experience and education that provides appropriate skillset is considerable. Career Level School (Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) and Operations Tactics Instructor Officer (OTIO), Command and Staff, or service equivalent is preferred for those with an officer background. USMC Staff NCO Academy, Infantry Unit Leader Course (IULC), Operations Tactics Instructor Chief (OTIC), or service equivalent is preferred for those with an enlisted background. U.S. Marine Corps or US Army officer/SNCO experience with one or more deployments to expeditionary or contingency operations required.  Knowledge of Joint and USMC targeting processes required. Deployments to OIF/OEF highly preferred. Experience with Unix (Solaris) and Windows Operating Systems desired. Experience with operations centers, planning cells and operational planning teams desired.   Experience at the Battalion, Regiment, Division, MEF, and Joint levels desired. Experience with Interagency and other governmental entities preferred. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Garrison work environment. Routine work schedule: M-F 0700 to 1700.  Occasional extended working hours will be required to meet deadlines or during support to exercises Typically, employees sit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by brief periods of standing, walking, bending, carrying papers and books, and extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives. Must be able to lift 75 pounds Must be able to work in austere conditions with temperature and environmental conditions experienced in the High Desert. Travel Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination. May be required to travel within CONUS to attend conferences/meetings. Travel is estimated not to exceed 10%. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Hunter Affonso Team A

The ISR Support will provide training support to Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations, combined arms training and unit readiness planning at the battalion and regiment levels. Provide white cell role-playing in a realistic, simulated environment to the training audience during designated Marine Corps Tactical Operations Group (MCTOG) exercises.  Key Accountabilities  Provide coaching, teaching and mentorship to military members using intellectual knowledge and expertise in the ISR Community to develop and execute realistic ISR integration training for Intelligence and Command and Control personnel.  Create and validate ISR training materials.  Provide expertise on the employment of ISR aircraft, sensors, and weapon systems, while utilizing the ISR Collection Management process to assist in the integration of ground scheme of maneuver.   Contributes to exercise orders, CONOPs, and operations process cycles across all six warfighter functions and social media.     Knowledge and Skills  The ISR Support must be capable and able to coach, teach, and mentor the training audience.    The ISR SME must be familiar in all aspects of ISR capabilities, to include a wide variety of operational and theater level ISR platforms from the USAF, USA, USN as well as coalition members, their intelligence collection capabilities, production, execution, and dissemination processes, and current battlefield employment tactics.   Familiar with the employment and capabilities of Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Moving Target Indicators (MTI), and be able to effectively simulate these.   Possess skill and effectiveness in oral and written communications for preparing and coordinating a variety of written communications, actions, OPLANS, and briefings.    Possess a good working knowledge of computer software applications, such as word processing, database retrieval, slide preparations, and spreadsheet design.  Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.  Possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively under a minimum level of supervision.  Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.     Experience and Education  Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and a minimum of 8 years' operational intelligence experience required.  Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Operations, and (ISR) Collection Management Courses are required.  A combination of education and experience that produces the required skills is considerable.    Physical Requirements and Work Environment  Garrison work environment including but not limited to:            occasional field/tactical environments            occasional extended working hours will be required               Travel  May be required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training or maintenance.      Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.    Disclaimer  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.   Hunter Affonso Team A

The Adversary Brigade SME (Part Time) will provide multi-discipline expertise across all spectrums of adversary combat operations to include organic and external supporting arms, aviation fire support, Naval Gun Fire support, associated weapons capabilities, and enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures.  Candidate will be responsible to integrate both lethal and non-lethal threat effects into planning processes and applicable scenario events.  In accordance with direction from the Exercise Support Scenario Developer, craft storylines and threads which create realistic adversaries for units undergoing training to respond.  Key Accountabilities Possess in-depth understanding of peer, conventional, and asymmetric threat processes, procedures and capabilities as well as how these processes are designed to operate against U. S. and Allied forces in current and potential scenarios.  Remain informed of adversary combat systems upgrades and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) changes; adjust exercise data and processes as required. Institute and manage the Adversary C2, Aviation, Fires, and Logistics processes built into the exercise design mechanism. Provide proactive technical advice to Information Management Officers, Exercise Control Cell, Modeling and Simulations, and Communication Divisions. Develop geographically correct and reality based threat capabilities, threads, and injects to facilitate opposition to MAGTF, Joint, and combined operations for inclusion into Master Scenarios Events List (MSEL) during Mission Rehearsal Exercises. Assist in exercise product development utilizing realistic threat processes; perform as an Adversary response cell role ISO exercises. Assist in providing an overview of the tactical scenario construct regarding adversary doctrinal techniques for development of supporting products, data repositories and configurations, and systems integration. Participate in exercises as required. Knowledge and Skills Understanding of threat combat operations; knowledge of adversary capabilities, doctrinal methods, and procedures. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team. Possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively under minimal supervision. Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention for detail. Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10 years of experience with specialized training required to include supporting arms expert or threat intelligence analyst; a combination of experience and education that provides appropriate skillset is considerable. Career Level School (Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) and Operations Tactics Instructor Officer (OTIO), Command and Staff, or service equivalent is preferred for those with an officer background. USMC Staff NCO Academy, Infantry Unit Leader Course (IULC), Operations Tactics Instructor Chief (OTIC), or service equivalent is preferred for those with an enlisted background. U.S. Military experience with one or more deployments to expeditionary or contingency operations required.  Experience with operations centers, planning cells and operational planning teams desired.   Experience at the Regiment, Division, Brigade, MEF, and Joint levels desired. Experience with Interagency and other governmental entities preferred. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Garrison work environment. Routine work schedule: M-F 0700 to 1700.  Occasional extended working hours will be required to meet deadlines or during support to exercises. Typically, employees sit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by brief periods of standing, walking, bending, carrying papers and books, and extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Must be able to work in austere conditions with temperature and environmental conditions experienced in the High Desert. Travel Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination. May be required to travel within CONUS to attend conferences/meetings. Travel is estimated not to exceed 10%. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.   Hunter Affonso Team A

The Aviation Support SME will provide training support to Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations, combined arms training and unit readiness planning at the battalion and regiment levels.  The Aviation Support SME shall provide white cell role-playing in a realistic simulated environment to the training audience during designated Marine Corps Tactical Operations Group (MCTOG) exercises. Duties will include simulating all aspects of the employment of Tactical Air (TACAIR), Joint Air Interdiction (AI), Joint Close Air Support (JCAS), Airlift, and Aerial Support.  The Aviation Support SME provide knowledge on the current employment of Joint Tactical Air Controller (JTAC) capabilities; Theater Rules Of Engagement (ROE) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) related to the various theaters of operations required in the MCTOG exercises. The Aviation Support SME will also teach, coach, and mentor the augment staff and training audience on the aviation required functions of MTWS, C2PC, and other necessary C2 and simulation systems and collaborative applications. Key Accountabilities Participate in the Air Tasking Order (ATO) and Airspace Control Order (ACO) planning process in order to integrate TACAIR into the ground scheme of maneuver. Provide coaching, teaching, and mentoring to the training audience using intellectual knowledge and subject matter expertise in the military aviation community to develop and execute realistic integration and training for Command and Control personnel. Fly aviation missions in simulation, realistically replicating missions per the ATO, ACO and SPINS, supporting established exercise processes and Joint standards creating realistic and relevant aviation integration for the training audience. Employ knowledge on the current Theater ROE and TTP related to the various theaters of operations, and the employment of JTAC capabilities simulate all aspects of the employment of TACAIR, AI, JCAS, Airlift, and Aerial Support missions.  Provide assistance and expertise in creation of vignettes for exercise integration to increase realism of the utilization of aviation assets throughout the exercise. Provide technical advice to Personnel, Exercise Control Cell, and Communication Division.  Prepare reports, briefs, and documents to support event scenario development and higher and adjacent headquarters functions with regards to aviation integration functions. Participate in and conduct reviews and structured walk-throughs of events, operation orders and plans, and information gathering requirements. Create and edit documents, analyze problem areas, and suggest feasible solutions. Observe and provide training, product/process review, and after-action feedback to aviation personnel operating at the Secret security level during MCTOG supported exercises and events. Contributes to exercise orders, CONOPs, and operations process cycles across all six warfighter functions and social media. Knowledge and Skills Must have extensive knowledge of Close Air Support TTPs and be able to pass a written exam upon request from the MCTOG Staff Possess skill and effectiveness in oral and written communications for preparing and coordinating a variety of written communications, actions, OPLANS, and briefings.  Possess a good working knowledge of computer software applications, such as word processing, database retrieval, slide preparations, and spreadsheet design. Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team. Possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively under a minimum level of supervision. Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail. Experience and Education For qualified military TACAIR aviators, a bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with eight (8) years of operational experience with one (1) operational deployment. For qualified military JTACS, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.  However, for JTACs, eight (8) years of operational experience with one (1) operational deployment may be considered in lieu of a degree. Military-rated aviators are required to have completed one of the United States military service (USA, USAF, USMC, USN) pilot or navigator flight training programs.  Possession of a pilot or navigator Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) is required.  JTACs are required to have completed one of the United States military service (USA, USAF, USMC, USN) joint terminal attack controller training programs.  Possession of a JTAC Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) is required. A combination of education and experience that produces the required skills is considerable Hunter Affonso Team A

Job Description The Boeing Company is seeking a Cabin Systems Engineer responsible for assisting with the development and documentation of electronic and electrical system requirements. This position is located in Long Beach, California. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides technical, design and informational support for basic product support or in-service issues. • Working under the direction of an experienced engineer, maintains or modifies basic electronic/electrical system/subsystem requirements and/or designs based on defined requirements using approved processes and tools to ensure that the desired product can be reliably produced. • Other responsibilities include working with the airline customer to define requirements for the software databases. • This position requires close coordination and teaming with interiors and system design groups as well as other organizations, both internal and external. Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with commercial aircraft modification programs is preferred. Typical Education/Experience: • Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.       Team B Derrick Jackson

Job Description The Boeing Company is seeking a Retrofit & Repair Tech Specialist (Entry-Level) in Huntington Beach, CA to support the C-17 Maintenance & Modification Program. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and prepares Technical Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), Retrofit Kit Drawings (RKDs) and Heavy Maintenance Work Instruction Records (WIRs) to support C-17 Maintenance & Modification Program. Interpretation of engineering drawings to create retrofit / modification parts, consumables and kit requirements, step by step work instructions, working and assisting with USAF / ALC / Depot customers during documentation reviews and retrofit kit certification / verification. Works in a team environment with retrofit management to assist in developing retrofit kit scheduling and TCTO delivery to execution in accordance with contract requirements. Assists in the development of estimates and analyses for retrofit project proposals. Travels for work 10% of the time.   Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world. Qualifications This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): Minimum Bachelor's Degree Must be proficient in using MS Office Suite (i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel). Experience with Military aircraft operations, maintenance operations practices, and technical documents Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience): Have at least five years general knowledge and / or experience on retrofit / modifications of military or commercial aircraft. Have at least two years of technical writing experience Have experience with any of the following software skills: XPP, Omnimark, Arbortext, XSL, XML  Typical Education/ Experience: Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  This position is located in Huntington Beach, CA and does not offer relocation assistance. Applicants must reside in area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.       Team B Derrick Jackson

We are seeking individuals to work on a part time basis on this program. Aviation Expert Analyst responsibilities include: Screening incoming reports for differential analysis and alertable aviation hazards Coding Reports at either abbreviated or full-form standards, providing insightful diagnosis of reported events Assisting the development of draft Alert Bulletin and FYI alerts Supporting topical research efforts in areas such as issue identification and coding Selection of topical and timely reports for us in ASRS’s CALLBACK publication Assisting in Quick-Response efforts as required Developing and preparing presentations and briefings as required for various aviation constituencies. Required: Good computer skills required and ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment. Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of experience in one of the following operational areas: commercial airlines and general aviation, air traffic control, maintenance and cabin operations. Must be familiar with the documentation and regulations of the Aviation Safety Reporting System, as well as relevant Federal Aviation Regulations, maintenance regulations, and FAA Controller Policy. BS degree required in relevant domain field or commensurate relevant experience.   Jessica Fowlkes Team D