Field Engineer / Principal Field Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Warner Robins, GA

2d•$65,500 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Field Engineer / Principal Field Engineer in support of the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program located at Robins AFB in the Warner Robins, GA area. This is an opportunity to develop your technical expertise across the engineering spectrum while working with a multi-disciplinary team that operates and maintains complex tactical communication systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience (Field Engineer) or 5 years of relevant experience (Principal Field Engineer); an additional 4 years experienced may be considered lieu of degree
Must obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification within 9 months of employment start date
Experience with operating Military radios or communications systems
Experience handling COMSEC materials, following security guidance/procedures, and operating the Simple Key Loader (SKL)
General knowledge of Linux
General knowledge of networking fundamentals (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)
Experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues
Must be willing and able to lift up-to 50 pounds and carry boxes, equipment, etc as part of the warehousing and inventory control duties
Must be willing to work flexible shift schedules during exercises or operational scheduling of up to a 12-hour workday (this may include weekends)
US citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret security clearance are required

Nice To Haves

DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (CompTIA Security+ and a Computing Environment (CE) certification (CCNA, CCNP or CompTIA Linux +)
Hands-on experience with Linux Administration
Hands-on experience with networking devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
Hands-on experience with operating; PRC-117, ARC-210, SADL, MIDS JTRS radios
Broad experience with the operation, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems and radios
Strong knowledge with the following: military tactical data links (Link 16, JREAP-C), radios operations (load, program, and troubleshoot), and RF theory
Experience with military aircraft operations

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site Technical Support during operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system
Manage vast inventory of spare parts
Work with government and NG entities on all shipping/receiving requirements.
Work closely with an Active Duty/Government customer as well as internal Northrop Grumman Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Prepare to learn and excel on a small multidisciplinary team responsible for troubleshooting a wide array of military voice and data services
Support flight line by performing preflight system tests and configuring payloads
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HW/SW system components
Troubleshoot Hardware/Software issues
Administer equipment and environments which include Linux servers/clients, Windows 10, network-attached storage devices and Linux virtual machines
Perform Communication Security (COMSEC) Key Management
Use engineering drawings for troubleshooting and system analysis