Electronics Engineer Field Operations OR Principal Electronics Engineer Field Operations

Northrop Grumman • Beale Air Force Base, CA

438d • $85,400 - $128,000

About The Position

The Electronics Engineer - Field Operations or Principal Electronics Engineer - Field Operations position at Northrop Grumman involves integrating and testing complex software and hardware systems within the Avionics Integration Organization. The role requires full-time on-site work at Beale AFB, CA, with a travel requirement of up to 25%. The selected candidate will be responsible for hardware/software installation, configuration, and testing, as well as providing expert support to on-site end-users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience for Electronics Engineer level.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline for Principal Engineer level.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows and Unix operating systems.
• Demonstrated experience with VMware.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security+ Certificate for administrators.
• Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Nice To Haves

• Current Special Program Access
• Security+ certificate for administrators
• Mission Planning experience
• Previous experience with existing systems
• Familiarity with storage systems and basic networking
• Familiarity with Solaris 10 and 11, Oracle OEM
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory
• Familiarity with VMware ESXi, VMware vCenter, and high-availability virtualized infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Perform datacenter hardware/software installation, configuration, and testing for both new systems and upgrades to existing complex IT systems.
• Physically construct rack-based datacenter systems with a focus on safety, quality, and ease of repair.
• Install system interconnect cabling for communications, audio, networking, and serial interfaces.
• Interpret, markup/redline, and audit released engineering drawings.
• Deploy and configure operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Solaris, and VMware ESXi.
• Configure and markup system build guides/procedures for IT hardware such as switches, workstations, virtual machines, and Keyboard Video Mouse Audio (KVMA)/PCOIP devices.
• Maintain system hardware/software configuration and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Execute both temporary and permanent changes to the system via established processes.
• Provide expert software, hardware, and system support to on-site end-users.
• Support the engineering team(s) with software defect resolution and enhancement efforts.
• Perform integrated logistics support (ILS) and inventory tracking for inbound and outbound hardware.
• Participate in offsite upgrades and system integration activities.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree