Northrop Grumman
Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer
Northrop Grumman, Concord, New Hampshire, United States, 03306
Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer
Job ID:
R102159581
Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh near Adelaide, Australia
Relocation Assistance:
No relocation assistance available
Clearance Type:
Top Secret
Travel:
Yes, 50% of the time
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 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 a military flight test environment, including operations on a flightline, in a hangar, and in command‑and‑control centers.
Adhere to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and provide red lines 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 Comms 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.
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. Examples include: Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment.
Familiarity with comms/networking operations.
Ability to support assignment at RAAF Base Edinburgh for a minimum of 18 months.
Ability to pass a new hire physical if required by 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. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
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. Examples include: Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment.
Familiarity with comms/networking operations.
Ability to support assignment at RAAF Base Edinburgh for a minimum of 18 months.
Ability to pass a new hire physical if required by 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. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels
Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
Technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, firewalls, switches.
Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Experience with communication technologies; examples include Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Voice over IP (VoIP), Information Assurance (IA), satellite and Line‑of‑Sight (LOS) RF communications, control interfaces, and co‑site interference.
Operations and Maintenance experience at a field site.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$85,600.00 – $128,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$106,800.00 – $160,200.00
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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 posting date. This may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes 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.
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R102159581
Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh near Adelaide, Australia
Relocation Assistance:
No relocation assistance available
Clearance Type:
Top Secret
Travel:
Yes, 50% of the time
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 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 a military flight test environment, including operations on a flightline, in a hangar, and in command‑and‑control centers.
Adhere to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and provide red lines 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 Comms 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.
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. Examples include: Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment.
Familiarity with comms/networking operations.
Ability to support assignment at RAAF Base Edinburgh for a minimum of 18 months.
Ability to pass a new hire physical if required by 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. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
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. Examples include: Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment.
Familiarity with comms/networking operations.
Ability to support assignment at RAAF Base Edinburgh for a minimum of 18 months.
Ability to pass a new hire physical if required by 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. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels
Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
Technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, firewalls, switches.
Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Experience with communication technologies; examples include Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Voice over IP (VoIP), Information Assurance (IA), satellite and Line‑of‑Sight (LOS) RF communications, control interfaces, and co‑site interference.
Operations and Maintenance experience at a field site.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$85,600.00 – $128,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$106,800.00 – $160,200.00
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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 posting date. This may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes 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.
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