Field Engineer 3 - Space AHT
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Field Engineer to support the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Development and Sustainment Contract for the Missile Defense Agency. The role is based on-site at Vandenberg Space Force Base near Santa Barbara, California, and supports GMD communication and fire control equipment. The field engineer performs maintenance, scheduling, troubleshooting, and repairs for IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) hardware and software, GMD Communication Node Equipment (GCN), and the Ground Fire Control and Communication system (GFC/C). The role also supports customer deliverables and process development and improvement, and involves collaboration with program teams and subcontractors, frequent customer interaction, and an on-call commitment for emergency maintenance as directed by the customer. The position requires maintaining GMD assets to achieve system availability above 99%, supporting hardware and software integration, upgrades, repairs, software patching, and antivirus updates. The engineer reports anomalies in accordance with maintenance policies and procedures, supports customer visits and briefings, and contributes to program meetings and decision-making materials. Travel is approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Five years of experience with a bachelor's degree, three years with a master's degree, or nine years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain COMSEC and TS/SCI clearances.
- Certification meeting DoD 8570 requirements, such as Security+.
- Knowledge of LAN fundamentals, including experience with Ethernet routers, switches, and protocols in TCP/IP-based communications systems.
- Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to work unsupervised at a remote site and interface with a diverse group.
- Knowledge of Red Hat/Linux, Windows, and virtual computing environments.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.
Nice To Haves
- CCNA certification.
- Practical experience with Active Directory.
- Experience with SolarWinds applications.
- Experience in log file analysis.
- Experience with or understanding of COMSEC handling and TACLANE operations.
- IFICS Data Terminal hardware/software experience or training.
- Experience with Windows, Solaris, and Red Hat/Linux applications.
- Process orientation and strong skills in using and following documented processes and checklists.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to maintain operational capability.
- Knowledge of military command, control, and communication systems.
- Strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of maintenance, logistics, and MMICS database.
- Team-player mindset.
- Understanding of or experience with satellite communications.
Responsibilities
- Interface with the MDA customer on site as needed.
- Maintain GMD assets to achieve system availability above 99% for the customer.
- Perform maintenance activities and support property control, facility, safety, security, and daily production related to IDT, GCN, and GFC/C systems.
- Report anomalies and incidents in accordance with standard maintenance policies and procedures.
- Support customer site visits and provide briefings on upgrades and obsolescence issues.
- Attend site- and program-specific meetings and develop slides, charts, and white papers for decision-making as required.
- Support Ground Weapons Systems (GWS/GS) hardware and software integration, upgrades, and repair requirements.
- Conduct software patching and antivirus updates according to contract and SOW requirements.
- Travel approximately 10% of the time.
- Provide on-call support for emergency maintenance actions as directed by the customer.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
