**Requisition ID: R10187727** + **Category:** Technical Support + **Location:** Unknown City, Alaska, United States of America + **Clearance Type:** Top Secret + **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position + **Shift:** Any (United States of America) + **Travel Required:** Yes, 25% of the Time + **Positions Available:** 1 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. Are you ready to put your years of experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems Sector is seeking a **Senior Principal Engineering Technician** to join our growing team based out of **Anchorage, Alaska** to support Field Services requirements. You will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS). LSMS provides sustainment support for the US Air Force B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability. Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work, to include working in tight, restricted access quarters, climbing 20 feet ladders and standing for long periods. **Responsibilities:** + Provides technical advice, training, and troubleshooting assistance to organizational level technicians and maintenance leadership for operation and repair of the aircraft and ground-based mission systems + Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations + Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solutions + Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications + Collaborates with other teammates and has reach-back to engineering for problem analysis and resolution + Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors, and company representatives + Acts as local on-site representative to customer’s organization + Recommends corrective actions and resolves problems using technical publications and analytic techniques + Records information on maintenance data collection forms and automated systems + Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solutions in minimum time + Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications **Basic Qualifications:** + Must have either a High School diploma/GED or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experiences + Candidate must have experience in the sustainment of E-3 Sentry 4045 mission computing ground and aircraft systems + Candidate must have experience using Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS). + Candidate must have experience using USAF technical data, such TOAP and S1000D + Candidate must have solid written and verbal skills to effectively interact with government and military counterparts, other defense contractor organizations, and other cross-functional organizations + Must be a US Citizen have Active DOD Top Secret Clearance + A basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite + Possession of a US Passport or ability to quickly obtain US Passport **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience in military, government (e.g. aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations). + Experience with equipment logistics, technical manuals, overseeing parts ordering system, quality control inspections. + Experience with use and interpretation of technical and engineering data such as S1000D to diagnose malfunctions and identify systemic performance problems on E-3 4045 aircraft and ground systems. + Experience with USAF technical data Recommended Change system Enhanced Technical Information Management System (ETIMS). + Experience maintaining software and hardware on networking and Information Technology systems + Certified as a DoD Information Assurance Level (II) technician. DoD IA Level II certification includes A+, Network+, SSCP, Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC or ability to obtain certification following employment **Salary Range:** $69,800 - $116,400 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. 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. 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.