Senior Systems Engineer, Fielded ISR & Real-Time Ops

Northrop Grumman

California

On-site

USD 109,000 - 163,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to support Beale AFB airborne ISR systems and related data center, network, and communications infrastructures. You will act as the on-site technical liaison between operations, IPTs, and customers, driving configuration changes from concept to implementation for 24/7 operations.

The role requires a STEM degree with significant systems engineering experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with Windows/Linux,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years in systems engineering or related field; OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Experience with system integration, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across hardware, software, and networks.
  • Familiarity with Windows/Linux administration, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, ACLs, VPNs.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as on-site systems engineering liaison between operations, IPTs, and customer stakeholders to resolve field issues and installations.
  • Sustain and provide real-time support for mission systems including operating systems, data center hardware, and ground networks.
  • Plan, configure, test hardware/software changes; lead change requests and risk assessments.
  • Develop test plans, procedures, and verification activities for payloads and network configurations.

Skills

Systems engineering
Root cause analysis
Troubleshooting
Networking concepts
Windows/Linux administration
VMware ESXi
Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in STEM
Master's in STEM

Tools

VMware ESXi
Cisco routers/switches
Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to support Beale AFB airborne ISR systems and related data center, network, and communications infrastructures. You will act as the on-site technical liaison between operations, IPTs, and customers, driving configuration changes from concept to implementation for 24/7 operations.

The role requires a STEM degree with significant systems engineering experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with Windows/Linux,

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