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$89,900 - $134,900
Unspecified
Engineering - Systems
Rolling Meadows, IL (On-Site/Office)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 75% 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 Principal or Sr Principal Field Engineer based out of Rolling Meadows, IL with CONUS/OCONUS travel to support flight operations.
What You'll Get To Do:
Join our Field Engineering team, collocated with engineering and management functions, where we design, develop, test, deliver, and operate the LITENING EO/IR ( Electro-Optical/Infrared ) targeting system. This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity to work across a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced hands-on environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
This position may be filled as a Principal Field Engineer or Sr Principal Field Engineer.
Basic Qualifications Principal Field Engineer:
Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Field Engineer:
Preferred Qualifications:
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00
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.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 75% 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 Principal or Sr Principal Field Engineer based out of Rolling Meadows, IL with CONUS/OCONUS travel to support flight operations.
What You'll Get To Do:
Join our Field Engineering team, collocated with engineering and management functions, where we design, develop, test, deliver, and operate the LITENING EO/IR ( Electro-Optical/Infrared ) targeting system. This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity to work across a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced hands-on environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Serve as a member of the LITENING Field Engineering team; responsible for executing field maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks to ensure system readiness
- Collaborate with the engineering team to execute hands-on technical tasks during pod installation, system testing, and integration to ensure seamless performance and operational readiness
- Work closely with the Military/Government customers as well as internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams
- Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, determine technical solutions in accordance with product customer specifications, and recommend actions to company or customer representatives for coordination of product solution
- Conduct technical training and product briefing with customers and company representatives
This position may be filled as a Principal Field Engineer or Sr Principal Field Engineer.
Basic Qualifications Principal Field Engineer:
- 5 Years of experience with a Bachelors degree; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Years with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Strong knowledge, understanding, & experience with EO/IR targeting systems
- Effective verbal and written communication, and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability and willingness to travel to customer locations that include business trips and short term travel to customer facilities at CONUS locations and occasional OCONUS locations. Must be willing and able to travel up to 75%
- U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Field Engineer:
- 8 Years of experience with a Bachelors degree; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Strong knowledge, understanding, & experience with EO/IR targeting systems
- Effective verbal and written communication, and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability and willingness to travel to customer locations that include business trips and short term travel to customer facilities at CONUS locations and occasional OCONUS locations. Must be willing and able to travel up to 75%
- U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with operating, maintaining, and instructing the LITENING system
- Experience with military flightline operations, support systems, and maintenance
- Competence in hardware/software troubleshooting and engineering documentation
- Experience working with design engineering on programs in development or EMD phases
- Experience working alongside logistics teams in hardware management operations
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00
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.
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