Field Engineer – Global Military Communications

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Field Engineer based in San Diego, CA with up to 75% travel to overseas locations. You will support the depot team, perform maintenance and system tests, and troubleshoot complex tactical communication systems for global deployments.

The role requires a Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s (or 2 years’ equivalent) in a related field, plus hands-on experience with military radios and data links. Expect international travel and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 4 years’ experience or Bachelor’s with 2 years’ experience.
• Experience with operating military radios or communications systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% including overseas deployments.
• U.S. Government Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support field engineering, testing, and maintenance of military comms systems.
• Perform system administration and account management duties.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software and analyze data/requirements reports.
• Provide 24/7 helpdesk support for user teams on deployed assets.

Skills

US citizenship

Secret clearance

Travel readiness

RF knowledge

Networking basics

Education

Associate’s in Science Degree

Bachelor’s in Science Degree

Tools

ARC-210

SADL

MIDS JTRS

RS-232 / MIL-STD-1553 interfaces

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Field Engineer based in San Diego, CA with up to 75% travel to overseas locations. You will support the depot team, perform maintenance and system tests, and troubleshoot complex tactical communication systems for global deployments.

The role requires a Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s (or 2 years’ equivalent) in a related field, plus hands-on experience with military radios and data links. Expect international travel and robust benefits.