Northrop Grumman
Posted 3 days agoVerified live 7h ago
Field Engineer
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$69k–$103k/yrStated range
4+ yrsMinimum
Clearance requiredU.S. government
Military Communications Systems and RadiosTactical Data Links Link-16Tactical Data Links JREAPNetwork Troubleshooting and TCP/IP NetworkingCOMSEC Key ManagementSystem Administration and Account ManagementRF Theory and Electronic Test EquipmentAircraft Operations and Navigation SystemsRS-232, RS-485, and MIL-STD-1553
Job description
Summary
Northrop Grumman provides mission-enabling solutions for global security through secure, integrated, multi-domain systems and technologies. The Field Engineer will operate and maintain complex tactical communication systems at overseas locations, with extended travel and possible support for the depot team in San Diego, CA. Responsibilities include system testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, network and COMSEC management, reporting, customer collaboration, database maintenance, and 24/7 helpdesk support.
Responsibilities
- Support preflight system tests and configuration
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance B-kits and C-kits
- Troubleshoot Hardware/Software issues
- Analyze DERG data, MISREP reports, and ATOs
- Analyze DX files for NGIS – Send Northrop Grumman updates and metrics
- Be responsible for System Administration and Account Management
- Perform network troubleshooting
- Perform COMSEC Key Management
- Develop procedures and generate reports
- Work closely with the Active Duty/Government customer and collaborate with internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams
- Maintain a maintenance database to track defects, corrective actions, and status
- Provide 24 / 7 Helpdesk Support for Airborne/Ground Crew
Skills
- Associate's in Science Degree with 4 years' experience or Bachelor's in Science Degree with 2 year's experience ; an additional 4 year's experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with operating Military radios or communications systems and general radio knowledge
- U.S. Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance required
- Knowledge of Link-16, VMF, SADL, SAT-J and/or JREAP
- Experience with operating; ARC-210, SADL, MIDS JTRS
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (CCNA Security, Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, Linux +)
- Network Certification (CCNA/CCNP)
- Experience with military aircraft operations
- Familiar with JSIG security controls
- Broad experience with the operation, integration, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems, networks, radios, and general RF knowledge
- Experience with commercial and military interfaces to include RS-232, RS-485, and MIL- STD-1553
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and the ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
- Experience with RF/electronic test equipment, electrical soldering, and mil-standard connectors
- Strong technical and operational knowledge of military tactical data links (Link 16, JREAP-A, JREAP-C), network fundamentals (IP subnetting, VLANs, TCP/IP, UDP, basic switching and routing, tunneling, encryption), radios operations (load, program, and troubleshoot), RF theory, and aircraft navigation (GPS, INS) and power distribution systems
- Experience handling COMSEC materials, following security guidance/procedures, and operating the Simple Key Loader (SKL)
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Associate's in Science Degree with 4 years' experience or Bachelor's in Science Degree with 2 year's experience ; an additional 4 year's experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with operating Military radios or communications systems and general radio knowledge
- U.S. Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance required
Nice to Haves
- Knowledge of Link-16, VMF, SADL, SAT-J and/or JREAP
- Experience with operating; ARC-210, SADL, MIDS JTRS
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (CCNA Security, Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, Linux +)
- Network Certification (CCNA/CCNP)
- Experience with military aircraft operations
- Familiar with JSIG security controls
- Broad experience with the operation, integration, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems, networks, radios, and general RF knowledge
- Experience with commercial and military interfaces to include RS-232, RS-485, and MIL- STD-1553
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and the ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
- Experience with RF/electronic test equipment, electrical soldering, and mil-standard connectors
- Strong technical and operational knowledge of military tactical data links (Link 16, JREAP-A, JREAP-C), network fundamentals (IP subnetting, VLANs, TCP/IP, UDP, basic switching and routing, tunneling, encryption), radios operations (load, program, and troubleshoot), RF theory, and aircraft navigation (GPS, INS) and power distribution systems
- Experience handling COMSEC materials, following security guidance/procedures, and operating the Simple Key Loader (SKL)
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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