Hardware/Field Engineer - Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Hardware/Field Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.      

In this job, you will:

• Coordinate/lead the preventative maintenance, repair, and construction/installation of Program systems including climbing a 100 ft tower

• Perform technical tasks and demonstrate problem-resolution actions for the Program systems.

• Assist the Program Integrated Logistics Specialist (ILS) with logistics support such as, but not limited to, shipping, receiving, kitting, Government Furnished Property/Equipment (GFP/GFE) inventory, and import/export

• Provide input to the operational analysis and quality evaluation of products and their related performance and update metrics.

• Perform troubleshooting and diagnoses of malfunctions and errors to eliminate problems in minimum time.  

• Must be able to support after hours and on weekends as needed.

• This position will involve 25-50% travel to remote sites, including foreign travel. 

• Other duties as assigned

*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) and obtain a Security + certification within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future*

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications:

Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Minimum High School Diploma is required

Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Minimum High School Diploma is required

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security + Certification

• Must be able to obtain a US Passport

• Must be able to support after hours and on weekends as needed

 Preferred Qualifications:      

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)

• Construction experience

• Electronics background

• RF background

• Experience with Linux operating system

• Experience writing plans, reports, and procedures

• Valid/Current US Passport

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.