About the role

  • Field Engineer supporting overseas deployment of communication systems for Northrop Grumman. Engaging in hands-on technical installation, operations, and maintenance tasks across integrated product teams.

Responsibilities

  • Be part of The Triton Ground Segment Integrated Product Team (IPT) overseas
  • Work across a multi-disciplinary team in a fast pace hands on environment
  • Perform hands on technical tasks during ground system installation and integration activities
  • Support initial deployment, operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system providing voice and data services
  • 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Job title

Field Engineer Level 2/3

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$69,000 - $103,400 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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