Principal Engineer Field

Northrop Grumman • Huntsville, AL

6d • $89,900 - $134,900

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Field Engineer to support the U.S. Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS), a ground-transportable tactical integrated air and missile defense command-and-control system. The position supports worldwide Field Service operations for the U.S. Army customer foreign military sales case in Poland and serves as a customer-facing technical representative.

The role requires extended domestic and international travel to multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations, including availability for assignments of 90 days or longer as business needs require. The engineer will analyze system implementations and resolve technical problems, support product testing and maintenance, train customers, interface with product-level integrated product teams, represent the organization on site, and provide direction to Field Technicians. Security+ and Linux+ certifications are required for IA/IT assignments within three months of assignment; candidates may already hold the certifications or obtain them within three months of hire and assignment.

An active DoD Secret clearance and a current U.S. passport are required. The position offers a salary range of $89,900 to $134,900. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; or a PhD and no years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting, troubleshooting, and analyzing complex technical systems in a field or customer-facing environment.
• Experience performing technical analysis of system implementations, modifications, and enhancements.
• Ability to identify technical issues, determine root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to serve as the organization’s on-site technical point of contact with customer organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain any required higher clearance.
• Current U.S. passport.
• Current Security+ and/or Linux+ certification, or ability to obtain both within three months of hire and assignment.
• Unrestricted availability and ability to deploy domestically and internationally, including CONUS and OCONUS locations, for extended periods of 90 days or longer as business needs require.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Flexibility and commitment to work extended hours as required to meet customer expectations and support program objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting IBCS in an operational, field engineering, or Field Service Representative (FSR) environment.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert in a significant technical area.
• Knowledge of IBCS or similar integrated air and missile defense, command-and-control, or mission systems.
• Familiarity with systems integration, system validation, and field implementation activities.
• Broad understanding of related technical disciplines and ability to apply that knowledge in support of field operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical knowledge-sharing efforts and improve team capability and proficiency.
• Experience supporting defense industry customers, field service engineering activities, or mission-critical system environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements in accordance with customer specifications and requirements.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, determine solutions consistent with product and customer specifications, and recommend actions to company or customer representatives.
• Conduct technical training and product briefings for customers and company representatives.
• Act as the local on-site representative to the customer organization.
• Perform start-up testing and train customers on product features and general maintenance.
• Provide the technical interface with product-level integrated product teams.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.
• Contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects.
• Represent the organization in resolving difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Provide direction to Field Technicians.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior