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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.\nWe are looking for you to join our team as a Field Engineer / Principal Field Engineer. Position starts with short-term assignment up to 6 months in EUCOM - beyond that the position may be CONUS or OCONUS.\nThis position may require travel to other locations to support worldwide program needs, as requested by the USAF customer (up to 50% travel).\nPlease note the following:\nThis is an unaccompanied assignment; relocation assistance will not be provided for family members. The selected candidate may choose to have family accompany them at their own expense. \nAs an international assignee, you will be eligible to receive international assignment benefits, allowances and/or premiums negotiated between Northrop Grumman and the customer which will be communicated to you in advance of your assignment start date and memorialized in an International Assignment Agreement (“IAA”) between you and the Company. The IAA will set forth all of the terms and conditions of your assignment and shall include such items as (i) immigration assistance, (ii) tax assistance, including tax equalization, (iii) relocation to the host jurisdiction, including interim living allowances and reimbursements, (iv) host country housing, cost of living, transportation (v) any other benefit, special allowance or incentives agreed to between the Company and the customer. \nUnited States home of record is required.\nWhat You’ll get to Do:\nThe position requires working on a Flight Line supporting a sophisticated payload performing functions such as:\nPre-Flight testing\nEvaluation of Pre-Flight and Built in Test results\nUse of complex RF and digital test equipment to resolve issues\nRemoval and Replacement of Chassis’\nMaintaining maintenance logs and IMDS\nCoordinating with mission planners and reporting daily, weekly status\nCoordinating with plant SME teams\nWork independently and on small teams, be an effective communicator and have the ability to quickly learn, operate and test a complex system\nThis position may be filled as a Field Engineer or Principal Field Engineer.\nBasic Qualifications for a Field Engineer :\nBachelor's degree and 2 years of related work experience; an additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree\nExperience working with and troubleshooting complex electronic systems\nExperience working on Flight Line OR working on a complex SIGINT system\nMust be willing to work on a rotating schedule, alternating between both day and night shifts\nCandidate will be required to perform physically demanding work outside in a noisy environment (50% of job involves physical work around aircraft and back-shop test equipment), to include standing for long periods of time, exposure to elements, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.\nUp to 50% travel to other program locations as needed\nUS Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance required\nBasic Qualifications for a Principal Field Engineer :\nBachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience; an additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree\nExperience working with and troubleshooting complex electronic systems\nExperience working on Flight Line OR working on a complex SIGINT system\nMust be willing to work on a rotating schedule, alternating between both day and night shifts\nCandidate will be required to perform physically demanding work outside in a noisy environment (50% of job involves physical work around aircraft and back-shop test equipment), to include standing for long periods of time, exposure to elements, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.\nUp to 50% travel to other program locations as needed\nUS Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance required\nPreferred Qualifications:\nUSAF Flight Line Experience AND experience working on a complex SIGINT system\nFluent using IMDS\nWorking familiarity with Unix/Linux\nExperience of hands-on use of electronic and RF test equipment\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00The 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. 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