Field Engineer / Principal Field Engineer - Secret

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer to support the BACN program at Robins AFB near Warner Robins, GA. The role covers on-site technical support, inventory management, and coordination with government and NG IPTs.

You will perform preflight checks, configure payloads, troubleshoot HW/SW, manage COMSEC, and operate Linux/Windows environments while rotating shifts and travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; additional 4 years may substitute for degree.
• Must obtain CompTIA Security+ within 9 months of start date.
• Experience with operating military radios or communications systems.
• Experience handling COMSEC materials and SKL operations.
• General knowledge of Linux and networking fundamentals.
• Willing to work flexible shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site technical support during operations and maintenance of a complex tactical system.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and coordinate shipping/receiving with government and NG entities.
• Collaborate with government customers and NG IPTs to resolve issues.
• Perform preflight system tests, configure payloads, and troubleshoot HW/SW components.
• Operate Linux servers/clients, Windows 10, NAS devices, and Linux VMs.
• Handle COMSEC Key Management and follow security procedures.

Skills

Military radios operation

Security clearance readiness

Team collaboration

Willing to work long shifts

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience

CompTIA Security+ certification within 9 months

Tools

Linux

Networking devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)

Simple Key Loader (SKL)

PRC-117 / ARC-210 / SADL / MIDS JTRS radios

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer to support the BACN program at Robins AFB near Warner Robins, GA. The role covers on-site technical support, inventory management, and coordination with government and NG IPTs.

You will perform preflight checks, configure payloads, troubleshoot HW/SW, manage COMSEC, and operate Linux/Windows environments while rotating shifts and travel up to 15%.