- Pre-Flight testing
- Evaluation of Pre-Flight and Built in Test results
- Use of complex RF and digital test equipment to resolve issues
- Consult on Removal and Replacement of Chassis'
- Maintaining maintenance reports
- Coordinating with collaborators, prime, partners, team members and customers for reporting daily, weekly status
- Work independently and on small teams, be an effective communicator and can quickly learn, operate and test a complex system Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Field Technician: * High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of relevant VADER experience; or an Associate's degree in a technical field plus 4 years of relevant VADER experience or a Bachelor's degree in a technical field plus 2 years of relevant VADER . * US Citizenship with an active Secret Clearance. * Experience working with and troubleshooting complex electronic systems . * Experience working with real radar hardware in system lab and on Flight Line. * Must be willing to work on various schedule of both day and night shifts, to meet the customer's mission requirements. * Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work outside in a noisy environment (50% of job involves physical work around aircraft and back-shop test equipment), to include standing for long periods of time, exposure to elements, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Preferred Qualifications: * Us Army Flight Line Experience AND experience working on the VADER Radar * Working familiarity with VADER army and DHS operations. * Experience of hands-on use of electronic and RF test equipment * Proven track record working directly with and consulting with military customers. * Experience with the processing and exploitation of the VADER radar data. * Familiarity with Linux, Programming Language C, Windows PowerShell, MATLAB
* Use of RF Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Signal Generators and other test equipment Salary Range: $69,800 USD - $116,400 USD Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ . 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 most positions.