Principal Engineer Field

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

2d•$89,900 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Field to troubleshoot technical hardware and software issues, determine solutions, and recommend actions to customer representatives. The Field Service Engineer supports commercial-off-the-shelf solutions for situational awareness, early warning, and air-space management, including fielding, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the Air Defense Airspace Management (ADAM) Cell and ancillary equipment. The role works with Integrated Product Teams to support development of training materials and technical bulletins for the ADAM shelter, and conducts product briefings for customers and company representatives. The position also manages data links for C4I systems and coordinates integration with the Joint Multi-Tactical Data Link Network to support interoperability and real-time data flow for Air Defense missions. The engineer initializes and integrates the ADAM Cell with a larger network. The role is based in Huntsville, Alabama, with travel to other locations as needed, including CONUS and OCONUS remote sites. Travel may involve difficult conditions and supporting training and fielding teams. The employee must maintain deployable status under current DoD guidelines and hold an active Secret clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent and 9 years of applicable experience, or a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
Willingness to travel 50% or more as needed to support system fielding and training requirements.
Proficiency in Army ADA shelter subsystems, tactical computer systems, and tactical networks.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Excellent professional and technical communication skills.
U.S. citizenship.
Must have and maintain a current Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Certified U.S. Army 14 Series MOS.
Experience with tactical generators and TMSS systems.
Proficiency in understanding technical schematics and diagrams.
Qualified Instructor certification.
Experience developing and reviewing training materials.
System Administrator-level knowledge of Windows- and Linux-based operating systems.
Knowledge of military operations, procedures, training activities, and standards.
Knowledge of current Army ADA systems and operations at all echelons.
Knowledge of current Army tactical radios and communication equipment, including crypto devices.
Military veteran with service as an Air Defense Artillery Non-Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer, or Commissioned Officer.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot technical hardware and software issues, determine appropriate solutions, and recommend actions to customer representatives.
Support fielding, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the ADAM Cell and ancillary equipment.
Work with Integrated Product Teams to support development of training materials and technical bulletins associated with the ADAM shelter.
Conduct product briefings with customers and company representatives.
Manage data links for C4I systems.
Coordinate integration with the Joint Multi-Tactical Data Link Network to ensure interoperability and real-time data flow for Air Defense missions.
Initialize and integrate the ADAM Cell with a larger network.
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote sites, to support system fielding and training requirements.
Maintain deployable status in accordance with current DoD guidelines.