RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Associate Electronics Engineer 6 Field Operations OR Electronics Engineer 6 Field Operations to join our team at Palmdale/Edwards, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. This position may be asked to support nights or weekends depending on needs of the user community. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
This candidate will be responsible for the integrating and testing software/hardware systems in complex IT systems.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Perform datacenter hardware/software installation, configuration, and testing for both new systems and upgrades to existing complex IT systems
Physically construct rack-based datacenter systems with a focus on safety, quality, and ease of repair
Install system interconnect cabling for communications, audio, networking, and serial interfaces
Interpret, markup/redline, and audit released engineering drawings
Perform software integration of multiple software components into a single system on the host environment. Components include but are not limited to: Windows, Solaris, VMware, ESXI, network configurations, and internally developed executable software.
Perform integration and troubleshooting of software components across multiple networks interfacing with customer Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Maintain system hardware/software configuration and ensure that through documentation is created and maintained to allow others to integrate & troubleshoot in the future
Execute both temporary and permanent changes to the system via established processes
Provide expert software, hardware, and system support to on-site end-users.
Support the engineering team(s) with software defect resolution and enhancement efforts
Perform integrated logistics support (ILS) and inventory tracking for inbound and outbound hardware.
Participate in offsite upgrades and system integration activities
The selected candidate will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment working closely with engineers, technicians, and other on-site personnel.
The candidate will be supporting a program where application of extensive technical expertise will be required to support a complex IT system.
This position can be filled at either the Associate Engineer level (Level 1) or Engineer level (Level 2), based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate Engineer Electronics: Bachelor 27s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
Engineer Electronics: Bachelor 27s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master 27s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
Must have an active in-Scope, US Government Secret clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) prior to the start of employment. This SAP/PAR must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Demonstrated experience with Windows and Unix operating systems
Demonstrated experience with VmWare
Ability to obtain and maintain Security+ Certificate for administrators. This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Special Program Access
Security+ certificate for administrators
Mission Planning experience
Previous experience with existing system
Familiarity with storage systems and basic networking
Familiarity with Solaris 10 and 11, Oracle OEM
Familiarity Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory
Familiarity VMware ESXi, VMware vCenter, and high-availability virtualized infrastructures
Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
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 27s 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.
