Field Engineer / Principal Field Engineer – Battlefield Comm

ngc; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Field Engineer/Principal Field Engineer for the BACN program at Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA. You will support on-site operations and maintenance of complex military communication systems, collaborate with government customers and NG IPTs, and help troubleshoot a broad range of hardware and software issues.

The role requires a DoD-cleared professional with Linux and networking skills, readiness to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility for extended shifts and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must obtain CompTIA Security+ within 9 months of employment start date.
• Experience with operating Military radios or communications systems.
• Experience handling COMSEC materials and SKL.
• General knowledge of Linux.
• General knowledge of networking fundamentals (Routers, Switches, Firewalls).
• US citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site technical support during operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system.
• Manage inventory of spare parts.
• Work with government and NG entities on shipping/receiving requirements.
• Work closely with an Active Duty/Government customer and internal NG IPTs.
• Prepare to learn and excel on a small multidisciplinary team responsible for troubleshooting military voice and data services.
• Support flight line by performing preflight system tests and configuring payloads.
• Troubleshoot HW/SW components and manage related environments.

Skills

CompTIA Security+ certification

Linux

Networking fundamentals

Cross-functional teamwork

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Simple Key Loader (SKL)

Linux

Windows 10

Job description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Field Engineer/Principal Field Engineer for the BACN program at Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA. You will support on-site operations and maintenance of complex military communication systems, collaborate with government customers and NG IPTs, and help troubleshoot a broad range of hardware and software issues.

The role requires a DoD-cleared professional with Linux and networking skills, readiness to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility for extended shifts and travel