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 Field Engineer Level 2 or 3 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 Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
This EX-PAT position will be assigned to one of the following overseas locations: Italy/Guam/Japan 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 Field Engineer Level 2 or Field Engineer Level 3.
Basic Qualifications Field Engineer Level 2:
Bachelor of Science degree and 2 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 with some travel to other US locations such as Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
Willingness and ability to support an international assignment in Guam/Japan or United Arab Emirates 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 Field Engineer Level 3:
Bachelor of Science Degree with 5 year’s experience; or Master of Science Degree with 3 year's experience. An additional 4 year’s 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 with some travel to other US locations such as Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
Willingness and ability to support an international assignment in Guam/Japan or United Arab Emirates 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)
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