Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer

Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer (R10215958-8) Join Northrop Grumman as a Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer at RAAF Base Edinburgh, near Adelaide, Australia. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a professional to our team to provide daily tasking and prioritization from the site lead. The selected candidate will be responsible for operations and maintenance support of the MQ‑4C Triton network and communications systems at a Forward Operating Base (FOB). Duties and Responsibilities Provide real‑time support for flight operations and maintenance, addressing any issues related to communications and networking to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution. Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications and data link systems in military flight test environment, including operations on a flightline, in a hangar, and in command‑and‑control centers. Adhere to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and provide redlines to procedures when necessary. Communicate complex technical issues to local support, the Degrader Action Cell (DAC), Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs). Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex analysis of technical problems that arise during operations. Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs). Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration. Take responsibility for the testing, maintenance, and integration of Comms and Networks equipment to include radio terminals, software loads, switches, routers, and firewalls required to support ground and flight test operations. Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues. The selected candidate will be placed on a temporary Domestic Assignment and report to our San Diego, CA site daily prior to international deployment while clearance(s), Visa(s), and other documents are processed. Training will occur in San Diego during this period. The expected timeline before deployment is 3–4 months (but will vary). Initially, this position will work a 9/80 shift. As the program matures, shifts may become 12‑hour shifts that could include nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Required to work full‑time on‑site in Australia and will need to travel up to 50% of the time once in final location. Basic Qualifications – Principal Field Service Engineer Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience, or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (e.g., Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP) within a reasonable timeframe. Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment. Familiarity with comms/networking operations. Ability to support assignment at RAAF Base Edinburgh for a minimum of 18 months. Ability to pass a new‑hire physical if required for OCONUS location. Active DoD Top Secret clearance (within the past 6 years or Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access. Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe. Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal Field Service Engineer Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience, or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification within a reasonable timeframe. Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment. Familiarity with comms/networking operations. Ability to support assignment at RAAF Base Edinburgh for a minimum of 18 months. Ability to pass a new‑hire physical if required for OCONUS location. Active DoD Top Secret clearance within the past 6 years or Continuous Evaluation. Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access. Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe. Preferred Qualifications – Both Levels Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification (e.g., CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, CISSP). Technical expertise in network and computer hardware/software interconnection and interfacing (routers, firewalls, switches). Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. Experience with communication technologies such as IP networks, VoIP, Information Assurance (IA), satellite and LOS RF communications, control interfaces, and co‑site interference. Operations and Maintenance experience at a field site. Compensation and Benefits Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600 – $128,400Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800 – $160,200 Northrop Grumman compensates based on scope and responsibilities of the position and candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off. The application period is estimated at 20 days from posting, subject to extension or shortening based on business needs and candidate availability. EEO Statement: Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. 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