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Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer (ROK)

Requisition ID: R10096358

  • CategoryCategory: Engineering
  • LocationLocation: London, UK
  • Citizenship RequirementsCitizenship Required: United States Citizenship
  • Security Clearance TypeClearance Type: SCI
  • TelecommuteTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • ShiftShift: Rotating Shifts (United States of America)
  • Travel RequirementsTravel Required: Yes, 100% of the Time
  • Relocation AssistanceRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Number of Positions AvailablePositions Available: 2

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer based out of the Republic of Korea.

What You’ll get to Do:

The position requires working on a Flight Line supporting a sophisticated payload performing functions such as:

- Pre-Flight testing

- Evaluation of Pre-Flight and Built in Test results

- Use of complex RF and digital test equipment to resolve issues

- Removal and Replacement of Chassis’

- Maintaining maintenance logs and IMDS

- Coordinating with mission planners and reporting daily, weekly status

- Coordinating with plant SME teams

- Work independently and on small teams, be an effective communicator and have the ability to quickly learn, operate and

test a complex system

Please note, this is an unaccompanied assignment, no relocation assistance provided to family.

This requisition may be filled as either a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for a Field Engineer:

- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related work experience. Note: Candidates without a degree may be considered with an additional 4+ years of related work experience

- Experience working with and troubleshooting complex electronic systems

- Experience working on Flight Line OR working on a complex SIGINT system

- Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, alternating between both day and night shifts

- Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work outside in a noisy environment (50% of job involves physical work around aircraft and back-shop test equipment), to include standing for long periods of time, exposure to elements, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

- Current active TS/SCI security clearance

Basic Qualifications for Principal Field Engineer:

- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related work experience. Note: Candidates without a degree may be considered with an additional 4+ years of related work experience

- Experience working with and troubleshooting complex electronic systems

- Experience working on Flight Line OR working on a complex SIGINT system

- Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, alternating between both day and night shifts

- Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work outside in a noisy environment (50% of job involves physical work around aircraft and back-shop test equipment), to include standing for long periods of time, exposure toelements, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

- Current active TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

- USAF Flight Line Experience AND experience working on a complex SIGINT system

- Fluent using IMDS

- Working familiarity with Unix/Linux

- Experience of hands-on use of electronic and RF test equipment


Salary Range: $63,800 USD - $95,600 USD
Salary Range 2: $78,500 USD - $117,700 USD

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.



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What's great about
Northrop Grumman

  1. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
  2. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
  3. Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.


Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.