RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available.
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.
About Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We offer a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, multi-domain systems and technologies.
Field Engineer Level 2 / 3 – Overseas Assignment
Field Engineer Level 2 or Level 3
Deployment to overseas field locations (OCONUS). Assignment may include UAE, Guam, Japan for a minimum of 24 months.
International assignment benefits governed by International Assignment Agreement (IAA).
What You’ll get to Do
- Be part of The Triton Ground Segment Integrated Product Team (IPT) overseas.
- Perform hands‑on technical tasks during ground system installation and integration activities.
- Support initial deployment, operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system providing voice and data services.
- Work closely with Integrated Product Teams and provide guidance to manufacturing engineering, logistics and operations staff.
- Quickly develop Triton ground segment system and process knowledge working with local design and production teams.
- Serve as technical support onsite during physical installs of ground segment systems (hardware installation, network configuration, software deployment, customer audits and acceptance testing).
- Work closely with the Military/Government customer as well as internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams.
- Assist and develop proficiency with performance of other engineering and operational duties as required.
- Maintain certifications and training of the most current and relevant technologies.
Basic Qualifications Field Engineer Level 2
- Bachelor of Science degree and 2 years experience; additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience with repair, configuration, troubleshooting and operations of network devices and computer systems (Windows and Linux operating systems).
- Ability to use engineering drawings for troubleshooting and use standard desktop computer and Windows based tools to produce or edit documents including drawings, plans, procedures and reports.
- Strong knowledge of software installation procedures, commercial IT equipment troubleshooting, system level acceptance testing, and commercial electronics hardware.
- Comp TIA Security+ and A+ certifications (experience in lieu of A+ cert acceptable).
- Willingness to work extended hours and non‑standard shifts.
- Physical ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and pass pre‑assignment medical examination IAW USCENTCOM policies.
- Willingness to complete GSEG SME required training in San Diego with travel to Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
- Willingness to support an international assignment in Guam/Japan or United Arab Emirates for a minimum of 24 months.
- U.S. Citizenship and active/current DoD Top Secret clearance required; must obtain SCI clearance.
Basic Qualifications Field Engineer Level 3
- Bachelor of Science Degree with 5 year’s experience; or Master of Science Degree with 3 year’s experience. Additional 4 year’s experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience with repair, configuration, troubleshooting and operations of network devices and computer systems (Windows and Linux operating systems).
- Ability to use engineering drawings for troubleshooting and use standard desktop computer and Windows based tools to produce or edit documents including drawings, plans, procedures and reports.
- Strong knowledge of software installation procedures, commercial IT equipment troubleshooting, system level acceptance testing, and commercial electronics hardware.
- Comp TIA Security+ and A+ certifications (experience in lieu of A+ cert acceptable).
- Willingness to work extended hours and non‑standard shifts.
- Physical ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and pass pre‑assignment medical examination IAW USCENTCOM policies.
- Willingness to complete GSEG SME required training in San Diego with travel to Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
- Willingness to support an international assignment in Guam/Japan or United Arab Emirates for a minimum of 24 months.
- U.S. Citizenship and active/current DoD Top Secret clearance required; must obtain SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- DoD 8570 Certification.
- Experience in complex HW and SW integration and deployment with emphasis on configuration management and first‑time quality.
- Experience in Test Engineering, Field Engineering, Hardware Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Deployment, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, and Network Engineering.
- Experience with Microsoft Server, Windows domain architectures, Active Directory, LDAP, VMWare, SAN storage systems, Red Hat Linux (current versions).
- Knowledge of Python and PowerShell scripting.
- Experience with Ansible.
- Network Certifications or extensive experience.
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (Wireshark, HBSS, SolarWinds, Splunk).
- Experience with deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
- Experience with SIPR network, trusted downloads and DoD Safe.
- Familiarity with ground stations using a System Admin Manual (SAM).
- Experience with IETM’s, NATOPS, maintenance instructions and sign off processes.
- Experience supporting deployed aeronautical systems.
- Voice and Data COMMS experience.
- Experience with cyber system requirements, STIGs, ATO and other relevant processes.
Salary Range
Primary Level: $69,000 – $103,400. Secondary Level: $85,600 – $128,400.
EEO Statement
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.