Associate Engineer or Engineer Electronics - Field Operations

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an Associate Electronics Engineer – Field Operations or Electronics Engineer – Field Operations for our Palmdale/Edwards, CA site. The role supports the Avionics Integration Organization and requires on-site work with up to 25% travel.

Strong Unix/Windows, VMware experience and the ability to obtain SAP/PAR access are essential. The selected candidate will perform datacenter hardware/software installation, system integration, and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0–2 years for Associate Electronics; 2+ years for Engineer or a Master’s with 0 years.
• Active in-Scope US Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP/PAR access.
• Experience with Windows and Unix operating systems.
• Experience with VmWare virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Perform datacenter hardware/software installation, configuration, and testing for new systems and upgrades.
• Physically construct rack-based datacenter systems focusing on safety and reliability.
• Install system interconnect cabling for communications, networking, and interfaces.
• Interpret and audit released engineering drawings.
• Integrate software components (Windows, Unix, VMware, networking) in host environments.
• Troubleshoot software/hardware across networks with customer SMEs.
• Maintain system configurations and document for future support.
• Support system changes via established processes.
• Provide on-site software/hardware support to end-users.

Skills

Windows

Unix

VmWare

Security clearance

SAP/PAR access

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

VMware ESXi

VMware vCenter

Solaris

Oracle OEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Associate Electronics Engineer – Field Operations OR Electronics Engineer – Field Operations to join our team at Palmdale/Edwards, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. This position may be asked to support nights or weekends depending on needs of the user community. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time. This candidate will be responsible for the integrating and testing software/hardware systems in complex IT systems.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform datacenter hardware/software installation, configuration, and testing for both new systems and upgrades to existing complex IT systems
• Physically construct rack-based datacenter systems with a focus on safety, quality, and ease of repair
• Install system interconnect cabling for communications, audio, networking, and serial interfaces
• Interpret, markup/redline, and audit released engineering drawings
• Perform software integration of multiple software components into a single system on the host environment. Components include but are not limited to: Windows, Solaris, VMware, ESXI, network configurations, and internally developed executable software.
• Perform integration and troubleshooting of software components across multiple networks interfacing with customer Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Maintain system hardware/software configuration and ensure that through documentation is created and maintained to allow others to integrate & troubleshoot in the future
• Execute both temporary and permanent changes to the system via established processes
• Provide expert software, hardware, and system support to on-site end-users.
• Support the engineering team(s) with software defect resolution and enhancement efforts
• Perform integrated logistics support (ILS) and inventory tracking for inbound and outbound hardware.
• Participate in offsite upgrades and system integration activities

The selected candidate will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment working closely with engineers, technicians, and other on-site personnel. The candidate will be supporting a program where application of extensive technical expertise will be required to support a complex IT system.

This position can be filled at either the Associate Engineer level (Level 1) or Engineer level (Level 2), based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate Engineer Electronics: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
• Engineer Electronics: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
• Must have an active in-Scope, US Government Secret clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) prior to the start of employment. This SAP/PAR must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows and Unix operating systems.
• Demonstrated experience with VmWare.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security+ Certificate for administrators. This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Special Program Access Security+ certificate for administrators
• Mission Planning experience
• Previous experience with existing system
• Familiarity with storage systems and basic networking
• Familiarity with Solaris 10 and 11, Oracle OEM
• Familiarity Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory
• Familiarity VMware ESXi, VMware vCenter, and high-availability virtualized infrastructures

Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.