Principal / Sr. Principal Ground Hardware Engineer (Alice Springs, AU) Requisition ID: R10130120 Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Clearance Type: Polygraph Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 4 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. Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Ground Hardware Engineer to become a member of the Ground Terminal and Infrastructure Department, working as part of a motivated, diverse, and technically talented group located at a field site in Alice Springs, AU. This position can be filled at a level 3 or 4. This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. Shifts are typically from 7:30am to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday with only the odd occasions of off hours or long hours needed for special activities. Role Summary The Ground Hardware Engineer provides operation, maintenance, and repair for the ground terminal architecture at a customer's site as a part of a highly skilled and specialized team, ensuring the availability of critical mission systems. You will leverage your background experience and skills to provide time-critical observation, assessment, repair, and monitoring of complex communications systems and data links providing sustained operation. Provide daily activities and after-hours 24/7 response for the technical operations, maintenance, and repair of end-to-end communications capabilities. Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of communications systems and components for ground to space communication links. Craft and execute preventative maintenance plans for large antenna platforms and associated equipment. Apply technical knowledge of electronics principles to determine equipment malfunctions and restore mission critical operations. Operate, maintain, repair/replace, and install various types of electrical equipment and devices related to satellite communications. Support development teams generating the next stages of mission execution infrastructure and systems culminating in integration, operation, and maintenance of these systems. Utilize sound technical writing to document equipment failures, prepare status reports, and assist in developing concepts of operations (CONOPs). Provide technical guidance to programmatic processes for future enhancements and system upgrades. Demonstrate proficiency and initiative in daily activities and carry a professional attitude towards customers and colleagues at all times. Position may require planned and emergency travel throughout the year to various locations within the region. The successful candidate must also be able to satisfy the following physical demands: Ability to work on elevated structures at heights of ~100 feet. Ability to climb stairs (~300 stairs/day). Ability to lift and carry ~45lbs. Ability to work in narrow and confined spaces. Perform other related duties as required. Basic Qualifications for a level 3: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline with 5 years of engineering/technical experience OR Master's Degree with 3 years of engineering/technical experience OR High School Diploma/G. E. D plus 9 years of engineering/technical experience. Possess and demonstrate work-related experience with the operation, maintenance and repair of RF Communication systems. Possess system level test experience working with antenna/ground hardware. Active Do D Top Secret Clearance & SCI Access Ability to obtain/Pass CI Poly Examination Basic Qualifications for a level 4: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 9 years of engineering/technical experience OR Master's Degree with 7 years of engineering/technical experience OR High School Diploma/G. E. D plus 13 years of engineering/technical experience. Possess and demonstrate work-related experience with the operation, maintenance and repair of RF Communication systems. Possess system level test experience working with antenna/ground hardware. Active Do D Top Secret Clearance & SCI Access Ability to obtain/Pass CI Poly Examination Preferred Qualifications Active Do D Top Secret Clearance / SCI Access with a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination adjudicated within the last four years. SATCOM system experience. Experience with HVAC Units and power distribution equipment. Previous experience working on location and/or in the field to support the Department of Defense and/or the Intelligence Community is highly desirable. Practical EW/RF systems knowledge gained through design, construction, and or tactical communications system experience; experience in military settings is a plus. COMSEC Experience beneficial. Fork lift and Elevated work platform license/experience. Salary Range: $86,300 - $129,500 Salary Range 2: $107,000 - $160,400 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. 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. U. S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr