Northrop Grumman
Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer
Northrop Grumman, Millersville, Maryland, United States, 21108
Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer - R10215958-37
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Northrop Grumman Location: RAAF Base Edinburgh, near Adelaide, Australia Relocation: No relocation assistance available Clearance Type: Top Secret Travel: Yes, 50% 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. 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a
Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer
to our team at
RAAF Base Edinburgh
near
Adelaide, Australia . This position will receive daily tasking and prioritization from their site lead. The selected candidate will be responsible for operations and maintenance support of the MQ-4C Triton network and communications systems at a Forward Operating Base (FOB). Duties And Responsibilities
Provide real time support for flight operations and maintenance, addressing any issues related to communications and networking to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution. Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications and data link systems in military flight test environment, including operations on a flightline, in a hangar, and in command-and-control centers. Adherence to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing redlines to procedures when necessary. Communicate complex technical issues to local support, the Degrader Action Cell (DAC), Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs). Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex analysis of technical problems that arise during operations. Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs). Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration. Take responsibility for the testing, maintenance, and integration of communications and networks equipment to include radio terminals, software loads, switches, routers, and firewalls required to support ground and flight test operations. Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues. Qualification Requirements
Basic Qualifications For Principal Field Service Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (e.g., Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP). Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment. Familiarity with communications/networking operations. Ability to support assignment at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Australia for a minimum of 18 months. Ability to pass a new hire physical if determined necessary by the Company, based on OCONUS location. Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access. Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Basic Qualifications For Senior Principal Field Service Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (e.g., Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP). Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment. Familiarity with communications/networking operations. Ability to support assignment at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Australia for a minimum of 18 months. Ability to pass a new hire physical if determined necessary by the Company, based on OCONUS location. Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access. Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels
Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (e.g., CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP). Technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing (routers, firewalls, switches). Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators. CCNA certification (CCNA Security preferred). Experience with communication technologies (IP networks, VoIP, Information Assurance, satellite and LOS RF communications, control interfaces, co-site interference). Operations and Maintenance experience at a field site. Compensation and Benefits
Salary ranges: Primary Level $85,600.00 - $128,400.00; Secondary Level $106,800.00 - $160,200.00. The range is a guideline and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Additional Information
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer - R10215958-37
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Northrop Grumman Location: RAAF Base Edinburgh, near Adelaide, Australia Relocation: No relocation assistance available Clearance Type: Top Secret Travel: Yes, 50% 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. 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a
Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer
to our team at
RAAF Base Edinburgh
near
Adelaide, Australia . This position will receive daily tasking and prioritization from their site lead. The selected candidate will be responsible for operations and maintenance support of the MQ-4C Triton network and communications systems at a Forward Operating Base (FOB). Duties And Responsibilities
Provide real time support for flight operations and maintenance, addressing any issues related to communications and networking to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution. Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications and data link systems in military flight test environment, including operations on a flightline, in a hangar, and in command-and-control centers. Adherence to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing redlines to procedures when necessary. Communicate complex technical issues to local support, the Degrader Action Cell (DAC), Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs). Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex analysis of technical problems that arise during operations. Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs). Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration. Take responsibility for the testing, maintenance, and integration of communications and networks equipment to include radio terminals, software loads, switches, routers, and firewalls required to support ground and flight test operations. Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues. Qualification Requirements
Basic Qualifications For Principal Field Service Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (e.g., Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP). Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment. Familiarity with communications/networking operations. Ability to support assignment at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Australia for a minimum of 18 months. Ability to pass a new hire physical if determined necessary by the Company, based on OCONUS location. Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access. Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Basic Qualifications For Senior Principal Field Service Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (e.g., Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP). Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment. Familiarity with communications/networking operations. Ability to support assignment at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Australia for a minimum of 18 months. Ability to pass a new hire physical if determined necessary by the Company, based on OCONUS location. Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access. Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels
Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (e.g., CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP). Technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing (routers, firewalls, switches). Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators. CCNA certification (CCNA Security preferred). Experience with communication technologies (IP networks, VoIP, Information Assurance, satellite and LOS RF communications, control interfaces, co-site interference). Operations and Maintenance experience at a field site. Compensation and Benefits
Salary ranges: Primary Level $85,600.00 - $128,400.00; Secondary Level $106,800.00 - $160,200.00. The range is a guideline and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Additional Information
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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