Principal Field Engineer - R10222622
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer -
IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time
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.
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.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Field Engineer in support of the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program located at Robins AFB in the Warner Robins, GA area.
What You’ll Get To Do- Serve as the on-site Technical Support during operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system
- Work closely with an Active Duty/Government customer as well as internal Northrop Grumman Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
- Prepare to learn and excel on a small multidisciplinary team responsible for troubleshooting a wide array of military voice and data services
- Support flight line by performing preflight system tests and configuring payloads
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HW/SW system components
- Troubleshoot Hardware/Software issues
- Administer equipment and environments which include Linux servers/clients, Windows 10, network-attached storage devices and Linux virtual machines
- Perform Communication Security (COMSEC) Key Management
- Use engineering drawings for troubleshooting and system analysis
- Travel up to 15%
- Bachelor’s degree in Science with 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Science with 3 years of relevant experience;
Or 9 years of experience may be considered in Lieu of Degree - Must have a CompTIA Security+ certification
- Experience with operating Military radios or communications systems
- Experience handling COMSEC materials, following security guidance/procedures, and operating the Simple Key Loader (SKL)
- General knowledge of Linux
- General knowledge of networking fundamentals (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)
- Experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues
- Must be willing and able to lift up-to 50 pounds and carry boxes, equipment, etc as part of the warehousing and inventory control duties
- US citizenship and a current/active DoD Secret security clearance are required
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (CompTIA Security+ and a Computing Environment (CE) certification (CCNA, CCNP or CompTIA Linux +)
- Hands-on experience with Linux Administration
- Hands-on experience with networking devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
- Hands-on experience with operating; PRC-117, ARC-210, SADL, MIDS JTRS radios
- Broad experience with the operation, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems and radios
- Strong knowledge with the following: military tactical data links (Link 16, JREAP-C), radios operations (load, program, and troubleshoot), and RF theory
- Experience with military aircraft operations
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $
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…
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