Principal / Sr Principal Field Engineer (OCONUS)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Sr Principal Field Engineer  for deployment to overseas field locations (stationed OCONUS as expat) and successfully complete GSEG SME required training in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA prior to deployment, may also travel to other US locations such as Patuxent River, MD and Jacksonville, FL.

This EX-PAT position will be assigned to one of the following overseas locations: Italy/Guam/Japan/UAE  for a minimum of 24 months. Sites are subject to change based on customer requirements. Assignment to a specific location will be determined by business needs.

Note: 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 and potential dependent education reimbursement and (v) any other benefit, special allowance or incentives agreed to between the Company and the customer.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Be part of The Triton Ground Segment Integrated Product Team (IPT) overseas. This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for to work across a multi-disciplinary team in a fast pace hands on environment.
• Be part of a deployment team and perform hands on technical tasks during ground system installation and integration activities. 
• Join a Field Engineering team supporting initial deployment, operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system providing voice and data services in real world operations on the Triton program at various locations.
• Work closely with several diverse Integrated Product Teams as well as provide guidance to manufacturing engineering, logistics and operations staff.
• Quickly develop Triton ground segment system and process knowledge by working closely with the local design and production team.
• Serve as the technical Support onsite during physical installs of ground segment systems. The environment consists of tightly controlled configuration managed system with attention to process definition. The onsite build up will consist of HW installation, Network configuration, Software deployment, customer audits and acceptance testing.
• Work closely with the Military/Government customer as well as internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams. 
• Assist and develop proficiency with performance of other engineering and operational duties as required.
• Maintain certifications and training of the most current and relevant technologies and aspects of a dynamic system with upgrades related to diminished manufacture supply (DMS) and new technologies.

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

Basic Qualifications Principal Field Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree and 5 years experience; an additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with the repair, configuration, troubleshooting and operations of network devices and computer systems (Windows and Linux Operating Systems Certifications). 
• Must be able to use engineering drawings for troubleshooting and use standard desktop computer and Windows based tools to produce or edit documents including drawings, plans, procedures and reports.
• Must be very well rounded and knowledgeable in SW installation procedures, commercial IT equipment troubleshooting, system level acceptance testing, and commercial electronics hardware.
• Comp TIA Security+ and A+ Certifications (experience in lieu of A+ cert is acceptable), or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Candidate must be willing to work extended hours and non-standard shifts.
• Must have the physical ability to easily maneuver around equipment in test lab, lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and able to pass a pre-assignment medical examination IAW USCENTCOM INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION AND INDIVIDUAL/UNIT DEPLOYMENT POLICY requirements.
• Willingness and ability to successfully complete GSEG SME required training in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA - approximately 6 months - with some travel to other US locations such as Patuxent River, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
• Willingness and ability to support an international assignment in Italy/Guam/Japan/UAE for a minimum of 24 months. The location will be selected by the Company and the selection will be based solely on business needs.
• U.S. Citizenship and active/current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance are required. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI clearance and Polygraph.

Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Field Engineer:​

• Bachelor of Science Degree with 8 year’s experience; an additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with the repair, configuration, troubleshooting and operations of network devices and computer systems (Windows and Linux Operating Systems Certifications). 
• Must be able to use engineering drawings for troubleshooting and use standard desktop computer and Windows based tools to produce or edit documents including drawings, plans, procedures and reports.
• Must be very well rounded and knowledgeable in SW installation procedures, commercial IT equipment troubleshooting, system level acceptance testing, and commercial electronics hardware.
• Comp TIA Security+ and A+ Certifications (experience in lieu of A+ cert is acceptable), or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Candidate must be willing to work extended hours and non-standard shifts.
• Must have the physical ability to easily maneuver around equipment in test lab, lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and able to pass a pre-assignment medical examination IAW USCENTCOM INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION AND INDIVIDUAL/UNIT DEPLOYMENT POLICY requirements.
• Willingness and ability to successfully complete GSEG SME required training in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA - approximately 6 months - with some travel to other US locations such as Patuxent River, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
• Willingness and ability to support an international assignment in Italy/Guam/Japan/UAE for a minimum of 24 months. The location will be selected by the Company and the selection will be based solely on business needs.
• U.S. Citizenship and active/current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance are required. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI clearance and Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD 8570 Certification (DoD 8570 defines certification levels based on job functions, including IAT (Information Assurance Technical), IAM (Information Assurance Management), and IASAE (IA System Architect and Engineer)
• Experience working in a diverse and complex HW and SW integration and deployment environment with an emphasis on configuration management and first time quality.
• Experience working in several of the following engineering disciplines: Test Engineering, Field Engineering, Hardware Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Deployment, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering and Network Engineering
• Experience with Microsoft Server, Windows domain architectures, Windows Active Directory, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems, Red Hat Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions
• Knowledge of Python and Powershell scripting
• Experience with Ansible
• Network Certifications/Extensive Experience
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (Wireshark/HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)
• Experience with deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
• Experience with SIPR network, trusted downloads and DoD Safe
• It is imperative that this candidate be familiar with ground stations which utilize a System Admin Manual (SAM)
• Experience with IETM’s, NATOPS, Maintenance instructions and Maintenance sign off processes
• Experience supporting deployed aeronautical systems
• Voice and Data COMMS experience a plus
• Experience with Cyber system requirements, STIGs, ATO and other relevant processes

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

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.