Field Engineer / Principal Field Engineer

Northrop Grumman Space Launch and Missile Defense Systems Engineering is seeking to fill the position of Field Engineer/Principal Field Engineer supporting the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) for the System Integration Test and Readiness Contract (SITR) in multiple locations. Position locations are Colorado Springs (COS), Vandenberg Air Force Base (VSFB), Fort Drum (FDNY), Fort Greely (FGA) & Earickson, Alaska (EAS).    

Position Overview:

The qualified applicant will perform as a maintenance technician for the GMD team located at several locations. In this role, you are responsible to support all IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) hardware and software maintenance, scheduling, technical guidance for any anomalies, assisting with and coordinating site upgrades. The technician will also have maintenance responsibility to the GMD Communication Node Equipment (GCN) and the Ground Fire Control and Communication system (GFC/C). The qualified candidate will support customer deliverables, process development, and improvement. This position requires collaboration and teambuilding across multiple program IPTs, sub-contractors, and extensive customer interface as well as an On-call commitment as directed by the customer for emergency maintenance actions.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Interface with the MDA customer on site as needed.
• Maintain GMD assets in a manner of system availability over 99% to the customer.
• Provides maintenance activities, property control, facility, safety, security and daily production related to the IDT, GCN, and GFC/C systems.
• Report all anomalies/ incidents IAW standard maintenance policy and procedures.
• Support customer site visits and provide briefings on upgrades and obsolescence issues.
• Attend site and program specific meetings, develop slides, charts, and white papers for decision making as required.
• Support the Ground Weapons Systems (GWS/GS) products hardware / software integration, upgrades, and repair requirements.
• Conduct software patching and anti-virus updates according to contract and SOW requirements.
• Travel will be required approximately 10% of time.

This requisition may be filled at either a Field Engineer or a Principal Field Engineer level.

Field Engineer Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical Engineering or related discipline with 2 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of professional and related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Principal Field Engineer Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical Engineering or related discipline with 5 years of related experience, Master’s Degree and 3 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of professional and related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• Active Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain COMSEC and TS/SCI Clearance required.:
• Knowledge of local area networking (LAN) fundamentals with specific experience working with Ethernet routers, switches, and protocols in TCP-IP based communications system.
• Certification meeting DoD 8570 requirements (e.g., Security+)
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to work unsupervised at a remote site and interface with a diverse group.
• Knowledge of Redhat/Linux, Windows and Virtual computing environments.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA certified technician
• Practical experience with Active Directory
• Experience with SolarWinds applications
• Experience in log file analysis
• Experience with /understanding of COMSEC Handling, Taclane operations.
• IFICS Data Terminal hardware/software experience or training
• Experience with Windows, Solaris, Redhat/Linux applications desired.
• Process orientation and strong skills in using and following documented processes / checklists.
• Willing to work flexible schedule to maintain operational capability.
• Knowledge of military command, control, and communication systems.
• Strong Communications Skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance, logistics, and MMICS database desired.
• Team Player
• Understanding or experience with Satellite Communications

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