Principal Field Engineer

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We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Field Engineer in support of the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program located at Robins AFB in the Warner Robins, GA area.
What You'll Get to Do:
This is an opportunity to develop your technical expertise across the engineering spectrum while working with a multi-disciplinary team that operates and maintains complex tactical communication systems. You'll also get to:

Serve as the on-site Technical Support during operations and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system

Work closely with an Active Duty/Government customer as well as internal Northrop Grumman Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

Prepare to learn and excel on a small multidisciplinary team responsible for troubleshooting a wide array of military voice and data services

Support flight line by performing preflight system tests and configuring payloads

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HW/SW system components

Troubleshoot Hardware/Software issues

Administer equipment and environments which include Linux servers/clients, Windows 10, network-attached storage devices and Linux virtual machines

Perform Communication Security (COMSEC) Key Management

Use engineering drawings for troubleshooting and system analysis

Travel up to 15%

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Science with 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Science with 3 years of relevant experience; Or 9 years of experience may be considered in Lieu of Degree

DoD 8570 IAT Level II or greater: CompTIA Security+ AND a Computing Environment (CE) certification (CCNA, CCNP or CompTIA Linux +)

Experience with operating Military radios or communications systems

Experience handling COMSEC materials, following security guidance/procedures, and operating the Simple Key Loader (SKL)

General knowledge of Linux

General knowledge of networking fundamentals (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)

Experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues

Must be willing and able to lift up-to 50 pounds and carry boxes, equipment, etc as part of the warehousing and inventory control duties

US citizenship and a current/active DoD Secret security clearance are required

Preferred Qualification:

Hands-on experience with Linux Administration

Hands-on experience with networking devices (routers, switches, firewalls)

Hands-on experience with operating; PRC-117, ARC-210, SADL, MIDS JTRS radios

Broad experience with the operation, configuration, and maintenance of military communications systems and radios

Strong knowledge with the following: military tactical data links (Link 16, JREAP-C), radios operations (load, program, and troubleshoot), and RF theory

* Experience with military aircraft operations

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Warner Robins, GA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10222243

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-11T19:55:32