Principal / Sr Principal Field Engineer (BACN SME)
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr Principal Field Engineer (BACN SME) based out of San Diego, CA with up to 50% travel throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of USAF exercises and real-world operations (domestic and overseas travel).
What You’ll get to Do:
Be part of a technical team that operates and maintains a complex tactical communication system in sustained operations and exercise. This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for Engineers to stay current with their certifications while expanding their skills outside traditional roles to include Linux, voice services, cyber security and a variety of military data links. You'll also get to:
Support operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system providing voice and data services in real world operations and dynamic Joint Exercises.
Support flight line by performing preflight system tests and configuring payloads.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
Troubleshoot Hardware/Software issues.
Perform system and computer maintenance.
Operate and control data links during operational missions and exercises.
Be responsible for System Administration and Account Management
Perform network troubleshooting.
Perform COMSEC Key Management
Perform remote control and operations of a communications payload.
Develop procedures and generate reports.
Work closely with the Active Duty/Government customer and collaborate with internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams.
CONUS and OCONUS travel up to 50% in support of USAF exercises and real-world operations.
This position may be considered as a Principal Field Engineer (BACN SME) or Sr Principal Field Engineer (BACN SME).
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Field Engineer (BACN SME):
Bachelor’s in Science Degree and 5 years experience; an additional 4 years of relevant communications experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
Experience with operating military radios or communications systems and general radio knowledge.
Must have experience with Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, Linux +) is required.
Must pass a physical health assessment and meet the minimal standards of fitness in alignment with AFCENT requirements.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% (some travel to hazardous deployment areas).
US Citizenship and current/active DoD Secret security clearance is required.
Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Field Engineer (BACN SME):
Bachelor’s in Science Degree and 8 years experience; an additional 4 years of relevant communications experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
Experience with operating military radios or communications systems and general radio knowledge.
Must have experience with Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, Linux +) is required.
Must pass a physical health assessment
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