Field Engineer 3 - Space AHT

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems seeks a Principal Field Engineer to support GMD Development and Sustainment at Vandenberg AFB, CA. On-site role focusing on IDT/GCN/GFC/C systems maintenance and customer coordination.

Requires active Secret clearance, DoD 8570 cert, LAN/WAN expertise, and ability to work with diverse teams. Travel up to 10% and potential OT per contract.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Master's
• Active Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain COMSEC and TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570 certification (e.g., Security+) and LAN fundamentals
• Experience with Red Hat/Linux, Windows, and virtual computing environments
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of time

Responsibilities

• Interface with the MDA customer on site.
• Maintain GMD assets with system availability over 99% for the customer.
• Perform maintenance, inventory control, safety, and security tasks for IDT/GCN/GFC/C systems.
• Attend site and program meetings; prepare slides and briefings for decisions.
• Support GWS/GS hardware/software integration, upgrades, and repair.
• Patch software and perform antivirus updates per contract and SOW.
• Travel about 10% as required.

Skills

LAN fundamentals

TCP/IP networking

Redhat Linux

Windows OS

Virtual computing

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Strong work ethic

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

COMSEC handling

Taclane operations

SolarWinds

Ethernet switches

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems are seeking Principal Field Engineer in multiple locations supporting the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Development and Sustainment Contract in support of the Missile Defense Agency located on-site in Vandenberg Space Force Base (Near Santa Barbara), CA

Essential Functions

Perform as a maintenance technician for the GMD team located in Vandenberg Space Force Base. In this role, you are responsible to support all IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) hardware and software GMD Communication Node Equipment (GCN) and the Ground Fire Control and Communication system (GFC/C) maintenance, scheduling, troubleshooting and repair. Support customer deliverables, process development, and improvement. This position requires collaboration and teambuilding across multiple program IPTs, sub-contractors, and extensive customer interface as well as an On-call commitment as directed by the customer for emergency maintenance actions.

Responsibilities

Interface with the MDA customer on site as needed. Maintain GMD assets in a manner of system availability over 99% to the customer. Provides maintenance activities, property control, facility, safety, security and daily production related to the IDT, GCN, and GFC/C systems. Report all anomalies/ incidents IAW standard maintenance policy and procedures. Support customer site visits and provide briefings on upgrades and obsolescence issues. Attend site and program specific meetings, develop slides, charts, and white papers for decision making as required. Support the Ground Weapons Systems (GWS/GS) products hardware / software integration, upgrades, and repair requirements. Conduct software patching and anti-virus updates according to contract and SOW requirements. Travel will be required approximately 10% of time.

Basic Qualifications

5 Years of experience with a Bachelors degree; 3 Years with Masters; 9 years years of experience in lieu of a degree. Active Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain COMSEC and TS/SCI Clearance required. Certification meeting DoD 8570 requirements (e.g., Security+) Knowledge of local area networking (LAN) fundamentals with specific experience working with Ethernet routers, switches, and protocols in TCP-IP based communications system. Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to work unsupervised at a remote site and interface with a diverse group. Knowledge of Redhat/Linux, Windows and Virtual computing environments. Ability to travel up to 10% of time as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

CCNA certified technician Practical experience with Active Directory Experience with SolarWinds applications. Experience in log file analysis. Experience with /understanding of COMSEC Handling, Taclane operations. IFICS Data Terminal hardware/software experience or training Experience with Windows, Solaris, Redhat/Linux applications desired. Process orientation and strong skills in using and following documented processes / checklists. Willing to work flexible schedule to maintain operational capability. Knowledge of military command, control, and communication systems. Strong Communications Skills. Knowledge of maintenance, logistics, and MMICS database desired. Team Player Understanding or experience with Satellite Communications

This requisition is eligible for ERAP in accordance with the Space ERAP criteria - Space Employee Referral Award Program (ERAP) #SPEnhancedERAP #CASpace

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

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