Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Field 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

You’re invited to become part of Northrop Grumman's Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) System, Integration Test, and Readiness (SITR) team.  SITR is part of NG Space Sector’s Launch and Missile Defense Division (LMDS).  At LMDS, our work truly does matter as we are defining possible by developing the highest quality products to defend America, supporting our warfighters and advancing space exploration.  We are seeking a Principal Field Engineer / Sr. Principal Field Engineer to assist the Program Site Lead in overseeing approximately 40 team members across three departments, ensuring the delivery and execution of 24/7 operations, sustainment, and training/exercise objectives. This person will play a critical role in maintaining high availability standards for the Warfighter, the Missile Defense Agency, and the Prime Contractor. This position is located on-site at Schriever SFB and does not offer relocation assistance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in directing operations and sustainment activities for three departments within the site, ensuring smooth functioning and compliance with program regulations
• Provide leadership and guidance to department leads, to foster a collaborative and productive work environment
• Assist in managing time and vacation schedules for staff, ensuring adequate coverage and compliance with program policies
• *             Support the implementation of comprehensive employee training plans to enhance skills and ensure adherence to program requirements
• Assist in developing and implementing program procedures and guidelines to standardize operations and improve efficiency across teams
• Align team initiatives with program goals and objectives, utilizing Agile methodologies to promote flexibility and responsiveness
• Provide support to Government, Prime Contractor, and NG Teams during system upgrades, testing events, and Corporate Leadership visits

Candidates without a current Secret Clearance cannot be considered.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Field Engineer Level 3:  Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Science with 3 years of relevant experience; or a PHD in Science with 1 year of relevant experience. 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Degree.
• Sr Principal Field Engineer Level 4: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Science with 6 years of relevant experience; or a PHD with 4 years of relevant experience. 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Degree.
•  DOD Secret Clearance required to start.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• IAT Level 2 certification (CompTIA Security+)
• Familiarity with government contracting and program management regulations
• Strong understanding of program management principles, including operations, sustainment, and training/exercise objectives
• Experience with employee training and development, including creating and implementing comprehensive training plans
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical background, with experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical problems related to Cisco, Redhat Linux, and Windows systems
• Experience in a leadership or management role, preferably in a similar field (e.g. system integration, test, and readiness)
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Kanban and SCRUM) and process improvement initiatives.
• Prior or current GMD experience, particularly in the areas of Operations and Maintenance.
• GMD GCN/GFC System Operator certification

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00Salary Range 2: $0.00 - $0.00

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.