The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Engineering Field Service Representative (FSR) to join our team.
This position will be based out of Aurora, CO, with a Long-Term assignment to Hawaii for approximately one (1) year, with the option to extend in one (1) year increments for a total period of three (3) years.
Travel is expected to Aurora, CO (15%) and Okinawa, Japan (20%). Additional travel within the PACOM Theater of Operations may be required on short notice.
What You'll Get to Do:
The position is for an Engineering Field Service Representative (FSR) to be embedded with a U.S. Navy unit supporting the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
The FSR will provide direct support to a Northrop Grumman Marine Targeting Cell (MTC) prototype system being built for the U.S. Navy. The prototype system will replace functions from existing programs to bring Intelligence data to tactical units and employ cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to partially automate the development of targeting solutions.
The FSR will be embedded with the unit and be the system subject matter expert, providing training on the system hardware and software, as well as supporting the Sailors in the unit with systems operations, employment, and routine maintenance. The Navy's intent is for Sailor to be the primary operators and maintainers of the system, with the FSR providing training and assistance as needed to keep the system fully mission capable. The FSR will have reach-back support to the Northrop Grumman factory in Aurora, CO for higher levels of support as needed. Additionally, the FSR will execute Hardware Preventative Maintenance, write procedures, perform Break Fix/Touch Maintenance, and will be the Inventory control/shipping and receiving POC at the site.
Basic Qualifications:

8+ Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's-STEM degree; 6+ Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's-STEM degree; 4+ Years of relevant experience with a completed PhD-STEM degree

Must have an Active/Final Top Secret/SCI DoD security clearance at time of application, with eligibility/willingness to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph if/when needed

Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all the following:

Hardware: antennas, both trailer-mounted and on-ground; Dell servers; Net App Storage Arrays/Network Attached Storage; Cisco 4200 servers; client workstations; routers and switches; associated power and communications cables

Software & Operating Systems: VMware (including ESXi, vSAN); Windows Server 2019; cross domain solutions; KG encryption device configuration; CiperTrust; Red Hat Enterprise Linux; Windows 10; Cisco IOS; and be familiar with Active Directory and DNS

Familiarity with configuration of encryption devices

Ability to coordinate for and support external interface integration, connection to network points of presence, and checkout/confirmation testing efforts

Experience with installation of containerized software systems using Docker

Able to apply operating system and software patches and updates on all prototype software and operating systems either independently or with reach-back support

Experience providing training on hardware and software systems

Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays when required to meet Unit Operations and Training Requirements; may include travel to training sites

Meet the requirements of DoD 8570.1-M at the IAT II or IAT III Level

Must have Security+ and be current with Continuing Education (CE) requirements: CCNA Security, GSEC, and SSCP

Must have at least 40 hours of documented training in two or more of the following computing environments:

VMware version 6 or 7, Data Center Virtualization (ESXi, etc.)

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux Servers

Cisco Networks

Gound Space Ops experience

Experience with customer relations

Ability to perform server hardware component-level replacements
Preferred Qualifications

5 or more years of operational experience supporting and maintaining RF antennas in a multi-INT environment, including imagery/GEOINT

Hold VMware VCP-DCV, version 6 or newer certification and at least 1 other of the following:

Microsoft: MCSA Windows Server 2012 or MCSA Windows Server 2016

Linux: Linux+, LPIC-1, or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Experience performing testing on VMWare using written documentation.

Ability to conduct an RF site survey
Salary Range: *$127,000 - $190,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.