Full-Time

Principal Mission Planner

Posted on 12/3/2024

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$74.6k - $111.8kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Warsaw, MO, USA

No relocation assistance available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and 6 years’ directly related work experience as an aircrew member, intelligence officer, or a weapons background or 10 years’ experience in these related fields may be considered in lieu of the degree
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain Top Secret level security clearance and the ability to attain and maintain a program clearance and SCI
Responsibilities
  • Serves as a Mission Planner for B-2 operational Mission Planning Support Services at Whiteman AFB, MO
  • Plans and executes mission planning operations for long-range strike accomplished by the B-2 Spirit weapons system for U.S. Air Force
  • Ensures configuration of operational computer systems system monitors and subsystem performance
  • Establishes and applies operational procedures, support requirements, and mission materials required to control and operate the aircraft, weapons, and defensive systems
  • Configures the operational system aircraft employment tools for consistent techniques and tactics
  • Provides tactical expertise to the aircrew customer and the 509th Bomb Wing
  • Deploy as required to provide mission planning services at deployed locations
Desired Qualifications
  • Current Top Secret level security clearance and the ability to attain and maintain a program clearance and SCI
  • Experience as a Mission Planner using JMPS software
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security +)

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and integrates complex systems that support government and commercial clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Its products and services include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as logistics and modernization solutions. Northrop Grumman differentiates itself from competitors through its extensive research and development efforts and a strong track record in securing long-term contracts, which provide a stable revenue stream. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously innovating and delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in unmanned vehicles.
  • The U.S. DoD's budget rise for missile defense aligns with Northrop's interceptor production.
  • Digital transformation in defense is supported by Northrop's adoption of Planisware Enterprise.

What critics are saying

  • International competitors like BAE Systems are expanding in the U.S. defense market.
  • Supply chain issues may delay the B-21 Raider program, affecting contract deadlines.
  • Government demand for enhanced cybersecurity could raise operational costs for Northrop Grumman.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, like the Manta-Ray drone for the U.S. Navy.
  • The company integrates AI in C4ISR systems, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.
  • Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle targets the growing space-based defense systems market.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

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