Principal or Sr Principal Technical Field Engineer

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 Principal or Sr Principal Technical Field Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) based out of San Diego, CA (Spectrum Center facilities).

What you’ll get to Do:

Have an opportunity to travel to sustained operational locations overseas and develop your technical expertise across the engineering spectrum. Be part of our field engineering team that operates and maintains complex tactical communication systems worldwide.

 As the Hardware SME for our Field Engineering team, you will be supporting operations and maintenance of complex tactical communications systems and data links providing voice and data services in a sustained operation located overseas and CONUS (continental U.S.).  This technical SME position will report directly to the Field Engineering Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and develop technical expertise across the engineering spectrum.

While at the production facility:

• Coordinating non routine maintenance and technical notices

• Coordinating the Troubleshooting of OCONUS issues that require engineering assistance

• Reviewing schematics and other engineering and maintenance process related documentation

• Providing OCONUS operations technical expertise to factory engineering teams and the training department.

• Tracking and advising the factory engineering team regarding the resolution of OCONUS discrepancies

• Assisting Spectrum Software and Cyber engineering in development and delivery of software upgrades and service packs

• Advising Systems engineering on the potential impacts of future design changes to OCONUS operations

• Project Management installing and upgrading equipment in the field.

• Will work closely with an Active Duty/Government customer as well as internal Northrop Grumman Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

While on travel OCONUS (outside the continental U.S):

• Work on a flight line configuring, maintaining and testing payloads

• Troubleshoot Hardware/Software issues

• Perform system and computer maintenance

• Operate and control data links during operational missions

• Perform Linux System Administration and Account Management

• Perform network troubleshooting and monitor IP Network health and status

• Perform as COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO)

• Perform as a Technical Lead of the OCONUS Tech Team

 

This position may be filled as a Principal or Sr Principal Technical Field Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Technical Field Engineer:

• 7 years experience with an Associate's degree; 5 years with Bachelor's degree; 3 years with Master's; 9 years' overall experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

• Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements)

• Must complete and pass any of the following certifications within 6 months of employment: (COMPTIA Security+, or Linux+, or CCNA )

• Must have broad experience with the operation, configuration and maintenance of military communications systems and data links, IP networks and radios to include any the following: TCDL, PRC-117, PSC-5, ARC-210, SADL and Link 16 MIDS LVT

• Must have knowledge of computers, radios, radio transmission fundamentals,  RF theory and A/C power distribution systems as well as commercial and military interface and networking standards to include RS-232, RS-422, 1553, TCP/IP and UDP

• Active Secret Security (or above) Clearance with the investigation completed within the last 4 years

•  Extended travel to hazardous overseas duty locations is required be available to travel 25-35% OCONUS

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Technical Field Engineer:

• 11 years experience with an Associate's degree; 9 years with Bachelor's degree; 7 years with Master's; 13 years' overall experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

• Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements)

• Must complete and pass any of the following certifications within 6 months of employment: (COMPTIA Security+, or Linux+, or CCNA )

• Must have broad experience with the operation, configuration and maintenance of military communications systems and data links, IP networks and radios to include any the following: TCDL, PRC-117, PSC-5, ARC-210, SADL and Link 16 MIDS LVT

• Must have knowledge of computers, radios, radio transmission fundamentals,  RF theory and A/C power distribution systems as well as commercial and military interface and networking standards to include RS-232, RS-422, 1553, TCP/IP and UDP

• Active Secret Security (or above) Clearance with the investigation completed within the last 4 years

•  Extended travel to hazardous overseas duty locations is required be available to travel 25-35% OCONUS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed COMPTIA Linux + and Security+ certification

• Completed CCNA certification

• Combination of in-depth Cisco based IP networks, system administration experience with Linux, Red Hat Virtualization Host (RHVH) Server and Windows 10 Professional

• Candidate must Possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and the ability to read electrical drawings and schematics

• Candidate should also have Experience with electrical soldering and mil-standard connectors

•  experience on flight lines, working on aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) is a plus 

Salary Range: $86,300 USD - $129,500 USD

Salary Range 2: $107,000 USD - $160,600 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.