Northrop Grumman Corporation

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Field Engineering team based in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer to support our Combat Electro Magnetic Simulators at BAE Systems in Nashua & Manchester New Hampshire locations. 

We are looking for highly motivated candidates that enjoy learning and solving problems. You will have the opportunity to work on complex electronic warfare simulators alongside a multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for individuals that are passionate, driven, self-starters, and goal oriented.

What You’ll get to Do:

The Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer will provide Engineering support to resolve system level problems reported by the customer on delivered hardware. The Field Engineer will support the Electronic Warfare System equipment onsite, and at times will help support other locations by resolving issues over the phone. They will conduct technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors, and company representatives.

The successful candidate will have an extensive background in the operation and maintenance of complex RADAR, Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, complex commercial digital and RF equipment, or other electronics background, and will have experience testing, troubleshooting, and performing repairs. The Field Engineer will use commercial and specially designed test equipment to perform fault isolation and develop technical solutions. They will use Linux systems and will be knowledgeable in the use of digital and RF test equipment which include oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.

The Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer must be able to interact independently with customers and coordinate engineering efforts within the company to identify solutions to customer reported problems. Must be able to write status reports for both customers and internal management.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Interact independently with customers and coordinate engineering efforts within the company to identify solutions to customer reported problems.
• Provide Engineering support to resolve system level problems reported by the customer on delivered hardware.
• Maintain operational status and configuration of Electronic Warfare Stimulators.
• Utilize knowledge, special test equipment (STE), and instrumented data to troubleshoot/repair hardware failures
• Support customer missions, monitor and convey stimulator performance and assist with generating new emitters.
• Generate weekly status reports documenting test events and anomalies warranting further investigation.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm, patient demeaner in front of the customer.
• May require periodic travel to Manchester, NH

"This position may be filled as a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer" based on the qualifications listed below."

Basic Qualifications for a Field Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to travel domestically (up to 10%).
• Ability to change physical locations based upon need.
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 50 lbs.
• Ability to undergo initial training at the Northrop Grumman site in Buffalo, NY for up to 30 days.
• Must have an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance with investigation within 5 years. Minimum of Secret clearance required to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Experience working with the operation and maintenance of complex RADAR, Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, complex commercial digital and RF equipment, or other electronics background
• Must be able to work second shift.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Field Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%).
• Ability to change physical locations based upon need.
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 50 lbs.
• Ability to undergo initial training at the Northrop Grumman site in Buffalo, NY for up to 30 days.
• Must have an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance with investigation within 5 years. Minimum of Secret clearance required to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Experience working with the operation and maintenance of complex RADAR, Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, complex commercial digital and RF equipment, or other electronics background
• Must be able to work second shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• U.S. military electronic school in RF communications, electronic warfare or RADAR
• Linux command line experience
• Electronic Warfare or RF experience
• High degree of aptitude in hardware troubleshooting
• Fluent in RF / Electrical test equipment, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, Oscilloscope and Digital Multi-Meters.

Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00Salary Range 2: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

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.

Depending on the position, 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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.