Northrop Grumman
Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer
Northrop Grumman, Tyler, Alabama, United States, 36785
Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer - R10215958-6
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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 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 define functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
Take responsibility for testing, maintenance, and integration of communications and networks equipment—including radio terminals, software loads, switches, routers, and firewalls—to support ground and flight test operations.
Work with system administrators, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues.
The selected candidate will be put on a temporary domestic assignment and will report to our San Diego, CA site daily prior to international deployment while clearance(s), visa(s), and other documents are processed. The employee will go through training in San Diego during this period. The expected timeline before deployment is 3–4 months but will vary. Initially, this position will work a 9/80 shift. As the program matures, shifts may become 12‑hour shifts that could include nights, weekends, and/or holidays. The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time, on‑site in Australia and must be able to travel up to 50% of the time once in the final location.
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; OR a PhD and 1 year.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140‑approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification within a reasonable period.
Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment.
Familiarity with communications/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.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in 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 within a reasonable period.
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 and 6 years; OR a PhD and 4 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140‑approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification within a reasonable period.
Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment.
Familiarity with communications/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.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in 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 within a reasonable period.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels
Active DoD 8140‑approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification.
Technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection – routers, firewalls, switches.
Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Experience with communication technologies – IP networks, VoIP, IA, satellite and 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 Salary ranges are general guidelines; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and other benefits, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date but may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.
Northrop Grumman is an equal‑opportunity employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit
northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain restricted positions.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Defense and Space Manufacturing
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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 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 define functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
Take responsibility for testing, maintenance, and integration of communications and networks equipment—including radio terminals, software loads, switches, routers, and firewalls—to support ground and flight test operations.
Work with system administrators, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues.
The selected candidate will be put on a temporary domestic assignment and will report to our San Diego, CA site daily prior to international deployment while clearance(s), visa(s), and other documents are processed. The employee will go through training in San Diego during this period. The expected timeline before deployment is 3–4 months but will vary. Initially, this position will work a 9/80 shift. As the program matures, shifts may become 12‑hour shifts that could include nights, weekends, and/or holidays. The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time, on‑site in Australia and must be able to travel up to 50% of the time once in the final location.
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; OR a PhD and 1 year.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140‑approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification within a reasonable period.
Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment.
Familiarity with communications/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.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in 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 within a reasonable period.
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 and 6 years; OR a PhD and 4 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140‑approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification within a reasonable period.
Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment.
Familiarity with communications/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.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in 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 within a reasonable period.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels
Active DoD 8140‑approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification.
Technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection – routers, firewalls, switches.
Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Experience with communication technologies – IP networks, VoIP, IA, satellite and 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 Salary ranges are general guidelines; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and other benefits, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date but may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.
Northrop Grumman is an equal‑opportunity employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit
northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain restricted positions.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Defense and Space Manufacturing
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