Associate Engineer Field (AHT)

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.

Job Description:

Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution. Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications. Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors, and company representatives. Acts as local on-site representative to customers organization.

Job Characteristics:

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks. Problem Solving Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned Discretion/Latitude Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy. Works under direct supervision. Impact Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or inadequate work product should be detected by supervisory oversight but may cause delay in program schedules and allocation of additional resources Liaison Primarily internal company contacts. Infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.

This position is located in Fort Bliss / El Paso, TX.

This position will be located on a U.S. Army base with the selected employee being embedded into a U.S. Army Air Defense Battalion as a civilian technician.

Basic Qualifications Associate Field Engineer:

• High school diploma and 3 years of applicable experience. 0 years relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.

• General familiarity of Microsoft Office

• General proficiency in the use of handheld diagnostic tools. (DMM, Clamp Amp Meter, Fiber Optic Power Meter, Cable Verifier)

• Working familiarization of mobile power generation (Single, Split, and 3-Phase AC drops)

• US Citizenship Required

• Be able to obtain / maintain current Secret Clearance

• Ability to conduct 2 man-lift by DoD Standards

• Required to obtain / maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class-A) and CompTIA A+ within 6 months of hire date.

• Candidate may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing job duties such as US Military Protective Mask, Ballistic Helmet, Body Armor, and Chemical/Biological garments and perform assigned tasks and duties while wearing said PPE.

• Candidate is able to lift, carry, move, and use tool kits and equipment items up to 31 lbs. in accordance with military standards for one-person tasks.

• Candidate may be required to perform tasks and duties in an austere environment with varying and potentially extreme environmental conditions.

• Candidate must meet and maintain Department of Defense contractor deployment requirements in accordance with DODI 3020.41 Operational Contract Support

• This position may require extended travel to multiple CONUS/OCONUS locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC Certification

• Fiber Optical Cable Spicing / Termination Certification

• Generator Technician

• Knowledge of military operations, procedures, and training activities

• Knowledge of Army ADA systems and operations

• Military veteran with service as an Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Non-Commissioned, Warrant or Commissioned Officer

Salary Range: $50,100 USD - $75,100 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.