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Northrop Grumman · 4 days ago

Principal/Sr. Principal Field Engineer (AHT) - R10218214

Carson City, NV

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$83K/yr - $124K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading company in defense systems, seeking Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) Specialists for the Field Engineer role. This position involves providing technical support and maintenance for the JTAGS system, requiring extensive travel and customer interaction.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, and modifies all aspects of the JTAGS System

Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at the field locations

Provides real-time technical support to the warfighter on all aspects of the JTAGS system (HW/SW) at customer and field locations

Provide onsite training of customer support personnel

Qualification

IAT Level II CertificationLinux OS experienceSystems AdministrationTroubleshooting skillsSATCOM antenna experienceData processing hardware knowledgeJTAGS familiarityNetworking protocols knowledgeOn-site technical supportMechanical inclinationCOMSEC principles familiarityTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience or High School diploma / Equivalent with 9 years' experience may be accepted in Lieu of degree

Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience or High School diploma / Equivalent with 12 years' experience may be accepted in Lieu of degree

Active DoD Secret Clearance investigated within the last 5 years

Active DOD 8570 IA Workforce Improvement Program IAT Level II Technical Level Certification (Security + CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSC)

Attention to detail

Linux and Windows OS experience

Systems Administration experience (Preferably RHEL)

Strong troubleshooting skills – Quickly/accurately diagnose and resolve complex issues

SATCOM antenna experience

Working knowledge of data processing hardware

Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of standard mechanical tools

Good time management

Good communication skills

Ability to work on-site in Colorado Springs with approximately 50% International Travel

Familiarity with any of the following: JTAGS, Air Defense, Space Brigade missile warning, missile warning systems, CRAM or other similar systems

Preferred

Prior JTAGS experience

Prior missile warning program experience

Excellent communication skills

Training or advanced knowledge specific to Cisco, NetApp, HP servers, and Dell servers

Familiarity and understanding of networking protocols VLANs, routing, subnets, network switching, network attached storage, firewall appliances, intrusion detection devices

Knowledge/Understanding of Engineering Principles

Prior experience providing on-site technical (HW/SW) support

Experience formatting/imaging hard drives, managing backups

Familiarity with COMSEC principles and cryptographic equipment