Field Engineer/Principal Field Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Field Engineer / Principal Field Engineer to support USAF programs on a flight line, with up to 50% travel. You will work on complex electronic systems, perform pre-flight tests, and coordinate with mission planners and plant SMEs. Eligible candidates must have US citizenship and SCI clearance.

Roles may rotate between Field Engineer and Principal Field Engineer, with opportunities to contribute to SIGINT hardware and RF testing in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related work experience; 4 years may substitute.
• Experience with troubleshooting complex electronic systems.
• Experience on Flight Line or working on a complex SIGINT system.
• Willing to work on a rotating schedule, alternating between day and night shifts.
• Physically demanding outdoor work around aircraft and test equipment, up to 50 lbs.
• Up to 50% travel to other program locations.
• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Flight testing
• Evaluation of Pre-Flight and Built in Test results
• Use of complex RF and digital test equipment to resolve issues
• Removal and Replacement of Chassis
• Maintaining maintenance logs and IMDS
• Coordinating with mission planners and reporting daily, weekly status
• Coordinating with plant SME teams
• Work independently and on small teams, communicate effectively, and learn/test a complex system

Skills

Flight line experience

SIGINT systems

Electronics troubleshooting

Unix/Linux familiarity

RF test equipment

Willing to rotate shifts

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

IMDS

RF test equipment handling

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Field Engineer / Principal Field Engineer. Position starts with short-term assignment up to 6 months in EUCOM - beyond that the position may be CONUS or OCONUS.

This position may require travel to other locations to support worldwide program needs, as requested by the USAF customer (up to 50% travel).

Please note the following:

• This is an unaccompanied assignment; relocation assistance will not be provided for family members. The selected candidate may choose to have family accompany them at their own expense.
• As an international assignee, you will be eligible to receive international assignment benefits, allowances and/or premiums negotiated between Northrop Grumman and the customer which will be communicated to you in advance of your assignment start date and memorialized in an International Assignment Agreement (“IAA”) between you and the Company. The IAA will set forth all of the terms and conditions of your assignment and shall include such items as (i) immigration assistance, (ii) tax assistance, including tax equalization, (iii) relocation to the host jurisdiction, including interim living allowances and reimbursements, (iv) host country housing, cost of living, transportation (v) any other benefit, special allowance or incentives agreed to between the Company and the customer.
• United States home of record is required.

What You’ll get to Do:

The position requires working on a Flight Line supporting a sophisticated payload performing functions such as:

• Pre-Flight testing
• Evaluation of Pre-Flight and Built in Test results
• Use of complex RF and digital test equipment to resolve issues
• Removal and Replacement of Chassis’
• Maintaining maintenance logs and IMDS
• Coordinating with mission planners and reporting daily, weekly status
• Coordinating with plant SME teams
• Work independently and on small teams, be an effective communicator and have the ability to quickly learn, operate and test a complex system

This position may be filled as a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for a Field Engineer :

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related work experience; an additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with and troubleshooting complex electronic systems
• Experience working on Flight Line OR working on a complex SIGINT system
• Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, alternating between both day and night shifts
• Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work outside in a noisy environment (50% of job involves physical work around aircraft and back-shop test equipment), to include standing for long periods of time, exposure to elements, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Up to 50% travel to other program locations as needed
• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance required

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Field Engineer :

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related work experience; an additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with and troubleshooting complex electronic systems
• Experience working on Flight Line OR working on a complex SIGINT system
• Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, alternating between both day and night shifts
• Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work outside in a noisy environment (50% of job involves physical work around aircraft and back-shop test equipment), to include standing for long periods of time, exposure to elements, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Up to 50% travel to other program locations as needed
• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:

• USAF Flight Line Experience AND experience working on a complex SIGINT system
• Fluent using IMDS
• Working familiarity with Unix/Linux
• Experience of hands-on use of electronic and RF test equipment

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

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.