Principal Field Engineer (AHT) with Security Clearance

Requisition ID : R10171704

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Category : Engineering

Location : Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

Clearance Type : Secret

Telecommute : No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : Yes, 50% of the Time

Positions Available : 1

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) Specialists to fulfill the Field Engineer role in support of the JTAGS-Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) program based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Northrop Grumman develops and deploys the JTAGS ground processing systems worldwide that receive, process, and disseminate Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) sensor data delivering timely warnings and cueing information in support of the theater missile-warning mission.

The JTAGS Field Engineer role requires a broad array of knowledge and skills heavily focused on systems administration, HW / SW troubleshooting, after-hours customer support, comprehensive corrective / preventative maintenance, intimate customer interaction, as well as routine status reporting to leadership.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-moving, dynamic environment.

The candidate’s primary role will be deploying to the JTAGS operational sites to provide on-site technical support with up to 50% international travel.

Position Summary / Responsibilities :

• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, and modifies all aspects of the JTAGS System.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at the field locations.
• Provides real-time technical support to the warfighter on all aspects of the JTAGS system (HW / SW) at customer and field locations.
• Provides onsite training of customer support personnel.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience (High School diploma / Equivalent with 9 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree).
• Active DoD Secret Clearance investigated within the last 5 years.
• Active DOD 8570 IA Workforce Improvement Program IAT Level II Technical Level Certification (Security + CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSC).
• Linux OS experience.
• Windows OS experience.
• Familiarity with SATCOM antennas and a general understanding of RF transmission.
• Familiarity with reading engineering drawings.
• Mechanically inclined with working knowledge using standard mechanical tools.
• Basic knowledge in using Test and Diagnostic Equipment.
• Ability to perform work in a confined space or atop a ladder.
• Ability to support up to 50% International Travel.
• Ability to work on-site in Colorado Springs, CO while not supporting in the field.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior JTAGS experience.
• Prior missile warning program experience.
• SATCOM antenna experience.
• Training or advanced knowledge specific to Cisco, virtual environments, UPS power systems, HP and Dell server platforms.
• Experience formatting / imaging hard drives, managing backups.
• Understanding of networking protocols VLANs, routing, subnets, network switching, network attached storage, firewall appliances, intrusion detection devices.
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving complex system issues.
• Experience working to engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with COMSEC principles and cryptographic equipment.

Salary Range : $80,600 $121,000

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, making 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.

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