Staff Field Engineer (Flight Test)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time Description 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Staff Field Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD with travel to Western US test sites (travel may be up to 50% with surge periods and extended field deployments as required). What You’ll get to Do: As a  Staff Field Engineer  you’ll support the  MUX TACAIR program . NGMS is the prime contractor for this effort, leading a team of partners and contractors on UAS design, implementation, and mission integration. This role serves as a senior technical lead for  UAS flight test and operations , covering the airborne platform, tactical radios, control/data links, ground control stations, and evolving  mission system payloads  primarily supplied by NGMS. In addition, you will also get to: Lead  field and flight test support  for the MUX TACAIR system from planning through execution and post-flight analysis. Integrate, configure, and troubleshoot the  UAS platform, ground control station, tactical radios, and communications/data links  between air and ground. Provide on-site  diagnostics and root-cause analysis  across platform, RF, network, and payloads; capture data and coordinate corrective actions with engineering teams. Support integration and verification of mission payloads  during lab and flight test activities. Develop and maintain  field procedures, checklists, and technical work instructions  for flight test and operations. Generate  flight test reports, discrepancy reports, and technical documentation  to communicate performance, anomalies, and resolutions. Mentor and provide technical guidance to  junior field engineers, technicians, and operators  in the flight test environment. Ensure all field activities comply with  safety, spectrum, airworthiness, and security requirements .

Bachelor’s degree and  12+ years   of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with  10+ years   of relevant experience; OR an additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Hands-on experience supporting  UAS or other airborne platforms  in a  flight test or operational  environment. Proven ability to  troubleshoot at platform, RF, network, and payload levels  using RF and network test tools and system logs/telemetry. Experience planning and supporting  DoD flight test or range testing  with multi-disciplinary teams. Strong  technical documentation and communication  skills. Ability and willingness to  travel approximately 50% , including extended periods at field/test sites. U.S. citizenship and an  active DoD Secret clearance