Principal Engineer Field

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time Description 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. 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking qualified applicants who possess the ability to troubleshoot technical hardware/software issues, determine the appropriate solution, and recommend actions to customer representatives in resolving product concerns. Working at both the operational and tactical levels, the Field Service Engineer (FSE) will handle commercial‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) solutions that deliver Situational Awareness (SA), early warning, and air‑space management. Furthermore, qualified candidates will support fielding, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the Air Defense Airspace Management (ADAM) Cell and ancillary equipment, work with the Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support the development of training materials and technical bulletins associated with the ADAM shelter, conduct product briefings with customers and company representatives alike. Additionally, responsibilities include managing data links for C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) systems, coordinating integration with the Joint Multi‑Tactical Data Link (TDL) Network (MTN) to ensure interoperability and real‑time data flow for Air Defense missions, while initializing and integrating the ADAM Cell with a larger network. The qualified candidate must maintain the ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS and work at remote sites under difficult conditions with training/fielding teams. The qualified candidate must maintain a deployable status as per the current DoD guidelines. Qualified candidates will be based in Huntsville, Alabama, with travel to other locations as needed. Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent and 9 years of applicable experience. 5 years relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree. Must be willing to travel 50%+ as needed to support system fielding and training requirements Must be proficient in Army ADA shelter subsystems, tactical computer systems and tactical networks Excellent troubleshooting skills Must possess excellent professional and technical communication skills US Citizenship Required Must have / maintain current Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: Certified U.S. Army 14 Series MOS Experience in Tactical Generators and TMSS systems. Proficient in understanding technical schematics and diagrams. Qualified Instructor certification Experience in training material development and review. System Administrator level knowledge of Windows and Linux based operating systems Knowledge of military operations, procedures, training activities and standards. Knowledge of current Army ADA system and operation at all echelons. Knowledge of current Army Tactical Radios and Communication Equipment including Crypto Devices Military veteran with service as an Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Non-Commissioned, Warrant or Commissioned Officer. Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.