Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Nashua, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer based out of Nashua and/or Manchester, New Hampshire. What You’ll get to Do: Join our Field Engineering team and provide engineering support to resolve system‑level problems reported by customers on delivered hardware. You will support Electronic Warfare System equipment on‑site and, when needed, assist other locations by troubleshooting issues over the phone. In addition, you will conduct technical training and product briefings for customers, vendors, and company representatives. In this role you will support the operation and maintenance of complex RADAR and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, as well as sophisticated commercial digital and RF equipment and related electronics. You will test, troubleshoot, and perform repairs using both commercial and specially designed test equipment to isolate faults and develop technical solutions. Your work will involve extensive use of Linux systems and a solid understanding of digital and RF test tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power meters. The Field Engineer will interact independently with customers, gathering information and providing clear status updates, while also coordinating engineering efforts across the company to identify solutions to customer‑reported problems. You will be responsible for writing detailed status reports for both customers and internal management, ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed of progress and outcomes. Roles & Responsibilities: Interact independently with customers and coordinate engineering efforts within the company to identify solutions to customer reported problems. Provide Engineering support to resolve system level problems reported by the customer on delivered hardware. Maintain operational status and configuration of Electronic Warfare Stimulators. Utilize knowledge, special test equipment (STE), and instrumented data to troubleshoot/repair hardware failures Support customer missions, monitor and convey stimulator performance and assist with generating new emitters. Generate weekly status reports documenting test events and anomalies warranting further investigation. This position may be filled as a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field plus 2 years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree in a technical field plus 4 years of relevant experience; may be able to consider an additional 4 years experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience in at least one of the following areas: operation and maintenance of advanced RADAR systems, operation and maintenance of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, operation and maintenance of complex commercial digital or RF equipment, or a comprehensive background in electronics. Note: a comprehensive background in electronics includes formal training, practical experience troubleshooting or maintaining electronic systems, and a strong understanding of analog, digital, and RF principles.
Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes or spectrum analyzers.
Enjoys troubleshooting & solving problems and a strong desire to understand how the system works
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm, patient demeaner in front of the customer.
Ability to travel domestically (up to 10%).
Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 30 lbs.
Ability to undergo initial training at the Northrop Grumman site in Buffalo, NY for up to 30 days.
US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.
Must also have the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearances.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidates will hold a degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, such as Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
U.S. military electronic school in RF communications, electronic warfare or RADAR
Linux command line experience
Electronic Warfare or RF experience
High degree of aptitude in hardware troubleshooting
Fluent in RF / Electrical test equipment, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, Oscilloscope and Digital Multi-Meters.

Responsibilities

Interact independently with customers and coordinate engineering efforts within the company to identify solutions to customer reported problems.
Provide Engineering support to resolve system level problems reported by the customer on delivered hardware.
Maintain operational status and configuration of Electronic Warfare Stimulators.
Utilize knowledge, special test equipment (STE), and instrumented data to troubleshoot/repair hardware failures
Support customer missions, monitor and convey stimulator performance and assist with generating new emitters.
Generate weekly status reports documenting test events and anomalies warranting further investigation.