Principal Field Engineer / Sr. Principal Field Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $85,600 - $160,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) Specialists to serve as Field Engineers supporting the JTAGS-Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) program, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. JTAGS ground processing systems receive, process, and disseminate Overhead Persistent Infrared sensor data to provide timely warnings and cueing information for the theater missile-warning mission. The system includes satellite downlink antenna and tracking equipment, networking infrastructure, client workstations, and computer systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux. JTAGS has operational detachments in Italy, Qatar, South Korea, and Japan.

The Field Engineer provides systems administration, hardware and software troubleshooting, corrective and preventative maintenance, technical support, customer interaction, and status reporting. The primary role involves deploying to JTAGS operational sites to provide on-site support, with approximately 50% international travel. The engineer also supports fielded sites from the JTAGS Support Facility in Colorado and may represent Northrop Grumman and the JTAGS program at forward locations. The role calls for independent work with limited direction in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment and the ability to perform physical activities in varied weather conditions. This position is contingent upon program award.

This is a dual-level opportunity at Level 3 or Level 4. The position requires an active DoD Secret clearance and an active DoD 8570 IAT Level II technical certification. Relocation assistance may be available. The listed salary ranges are $85,600–$128,400 for the primary level and $106,800–$160,200 for the secondary level. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of experience; a high school diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or Master's degree and 6 years of experience; a high school diploma or equivalent with 12 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance investigated within the last 5 years.
• Active DoD 8570 IA Workforce Improvement Program IAT Level II technical certification, such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSC.
• Systems administration experience; Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience is preferred.
• Strong Linux/RHEL background.
• Windows operating system experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including quickly and accurately diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• SATCOM antenna maintenance, troubleshooting, and operations experience.
• Working knowledge of data processing hardware.
• Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of standard mechanical tools.
• Ability to work on-site in Colorado Springs and travel internationally approximately 50% of the time.
• Familiarity with JTAGS, air defense, Space Brigade missile warning, missile warning systems, CRAM, or similar systems.
• Ability to work independently, including without supervision and with limited instructions.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior JTAGS experience.
• Prior missile warning program experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Training or advanced knowledge specific to RHEL, Cisco, NetApp, HP servers, and Dell servers.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and technologies, including VLANs, routing, subnets, network switching, network-attached storage, firewall appliances, and intrusion detection devices.
• Knowledge or understanding of engineering principles.
• Prior experience providing on-site hardware and software technical support.
• Experience formatting or imaging hard drives and managing backups.
• Familiarity with COMSEC principles and cryptographic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify all aspects of the JTAGS system.
• Perform maintenance and technical support on equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at field locations.
• Provide real-time hardware and software technical support to warfighters at customer and field locations.
• Provide on-site training to customer support personnel.
• Support fielded JTAGS sites from the JTAGS Support Facility in Colorado and while deployed on-site.
• Provide routine status reporting to leadership.
• Represent Northrop Grumman and the JTAGS program at forward locations when needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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