Engineer Field 2 at San Diego, California, Long term Contract

About the role

Be part of The Triton Ground Segment Integrated Product Team (IPT) overseas. This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity to work across a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on technical tasks during ground system installation and integration activities.
• Support initial deployment, operations, and maintenance of a complex airborne and terrestrial tactical communication system providing voice and data services in real-world operations on the Triton program at various locations.
• Work closely with several diverse Integrated Product Teams as well as provide guidance to manufacturing engineering, logistics, and operations staff.
• Develop Triton ground segment system and process knowledge by working closely with the local design and production team.
• Serve as the technical support onsite during physical installs of ground segment systems.
• Work closely with the Military/Government customer as well as internal Northrop Grumman engineering teams.
• Assist and develop proficiency with performance of other engineering and operational duties as required.
• Maintain certifications and training of the most current and relevant technologies and aspects of a dynamic system with upgrades related to diminished manufacture supply (DMS) and new technologies.

Requirements

• Field Engineer Level 2
• Bachelor of Science degree and 2 years experience; an additional 4 years' experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with the repair, configuration, troubleshooting, and operations of network devices and computer systems (Windows and Linux Operating Systems).
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, DoD 8570 Certification (IAT, IAM, IASAE).
• Must be able to use engineering drawings for troubleshooting and use standard desktop computer and Windows based tools to produce or edit documents including drawings, plans, procedures, and reports.
• Knowledge of SW installation procedures, commercial IT equipment troubleshooting, system level acceptance testing, and commercial electronics hardware.
• Physical ability to easily maneuver around equipment in test lab, lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and able to pass a pre-assignment medical examination IAW USCENTCOM INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION AND INDIVIDUAL/UNIT DEPLOYMENT POLICY requirements.
• Willingness and ability to successfully complete GSEG SME required training in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA with some travel to other US locations such as Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
• Willingness and ability to support an international assignment in Guam/Japan or United Arab Emirates for a minimum of 24 months.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and active/current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance are required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI clearance and Polygraph.

Skills

• DoD 8570 Certification (IAT, IAM, IASAE).
• Experience working in a diverse and complex HW and SW integration and deployment environment with an emphasis on configuration management and first-time quality.
• Experience working in several of the following engineering disciplines: Test Engineering, Field Engineering, Hardware Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Deployment, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, and Network Engineering.
• Knowledge of Python and Powershell scripting.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Experience with environmental monitoring tools (Wireshark/HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
• Experience with deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with SIPR network, trusted downloads, and DoD SafeIt.
• Familiarity with ground stations which utilize a System Admin Manual (SAM).
• Experience with IETM's, NATOPS, Maintenance instructions, and Maintenance sign-off processes.
• Voice and Data COMMS experience is a plus.
• Experience with Cyber system requirements, STIGs, ATO, and other relevant processes.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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