Field Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Field Engineer based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.

***The work will be primarily third shift (includes shift differential pay; a 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM schedule is typical) and flex to first shift and weekends as required by site needs.***

What You’ll get to Do:

Join our Field Engineering team and provide engineering support to resolve system‑level problems reported by customers on delivered hardware. You will support Electronic Warfare System equipment on‑site and, when needed, assist other locations by troubleshooting issues over the phone. In addition, you will conduct technical training and product briefings for customers, vendors, and company representatives.

In this role you will support the operation and maintenance of complex RADAR and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, as well as sophisticated commercial digital and RF equipment and related electronics. You will test, troubleshoot, and perform repairs using both commercial and specially designed test equipment to isolate faults and develop technical solutions. Your work will involve extensive use of Linux systems and a solid understanding of digital and RF test tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.

The Field Engineer will interact independently with customers, gather information and provide clear status updates, while also coordinating engineering efforts across the company to identify solutions to customer‑reported problems. You will be responsible for writing detailed status reports for both customers and internal management, ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed of progress and outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Interact independently with customers and coordinate engineering efforts within the company to identify solutions to customer reported problems.
• Provide Engineering support to resolve system level problems reported by the customer on delivered hardware.
• Maintain operational status and configuration of Electronic Warfare Stimulators.
• Utilize knowledge, special test equipment (STE), and instrumented data to troubleshoot/repair hardware failures
• Support customer missions, monitor and convey stimulator performance and assist with generating new emitters.
• Generate weekly status reports documenting test events and anomalies warranting further investigation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; may be able to consider an additional 4 years’ experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes or spectrum analyzers.
• Enjoys troubleshooting and solving problems, with a strong desire to understand how the system works.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm, patient demeaner in front of the customer.
• Ability to travel domestically (up to 10%).
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 30 lbs.
• Must be willing to work primarily third shift and flex to first shift and weekends as required by site needs.
• US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating, maintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulators (CEESIM), including associated hardware, software, calibration equipment, and test equipment.
• Military technical background, including formal electronics training and hands-on troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair, and maintenance of mission-critical electronic, communications, encryption, satellite, or networked systems.
• Experience analyzing complex hardware, software, interface, or configuration faults; determining corrective actions; and restoring equipment availability under operational or customer time constraints.
• Linux command-line experience and ability to use system logs, instrumented data, technical procedures, and diagnostic tools to diagnose system issues.
• Proficiency with RF/electrical test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and calibration or special test equipment.
• Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and performing preventive maintenance on electronic systems, test equipment, or calibration equipment.
• Experience monitoring system performance; maintaining configuration, calibration, maintenance, spare-parts, and inventory records; and documenting troubleshooting results, technical procedures, or status reports.
• Experience serving as a technical liaison to customers or non-technical users, coordinating maintenance, communicating system status and recommended actions, and delivering technical briefings or training.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00
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.