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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Engineer Field in Huntsville, AL. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $89,900–$134,900 a year. The description mentions Linux. Northrop Grumman has 149 other openings in the US, 3 of them in Huntsville, AL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 16 Software & IT openings in Huntsville, AL today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $130,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Northrop Grumman advertises $89,900 to $134,900 a year, a midpoint of $112,400 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 82% of the 22 software & IT jobs in Alabama that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $130,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Alabama tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in software & IT (93), operations (11) and engineering & mfg (8). The biggest locations are Roy, UT (20), San Diego, CA (11) and Baltimore, MD (10). 2% of them are remote, 8% are open to entry-level candidates and 98% show pay. We collect Northrop Grumman's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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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.Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place for you. As a leading global security company, we provide innovative systems, products, and solutions to our customers worldwide. We are comprised of diverse professionals that bring different perspectives and ideas, understanding that the more experiences we bring to our work, the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our workforce, we look for people that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.
Are you ready to join Northrop Grumman? If so, put your experience to work as a member of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) technical staff. The position supports the US Army IBCS, which is a ground transportable, tactical integrated air and missile defense command and control system. Put your experience to work as a Field Service Engineer (FSE) to assist with the implementation and execution of worldwide Field Service operations supporting the US Army customer foreign military sales case, Poland.
This position requires extended travel to multiple CONUS/OCONUS locations.
Must be fully available and capable of domestic and international deployment for extended assignments of 90 days or longer, as required by business needs.
The Principal Field Engineer role requires Security+ and Linux+ certifications within three months from the date of assignment to IA/IT roles.
Duties include:
• Conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements in accordance with customer specifications and requirements
• Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determine technical solution in accordance with product customer specifications, and recommend actions to company or customer representatives for coordination of product solution
• Conduct technical training and product briefing with customers and company representatives.
• Acts as local on-site representative to customers’ organization.
• Perform start-up testing and customer training on features and general maintenance of product.
• Provide the technical interface with product level integrated product teams
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems
• Contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects
• Conduct technical training and product briefing with customers and company representatives
• Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
• Provide direction to Field Technicians
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; or PhD with 0 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting, troubleshooting, and analyzing complex technical systems in a field or customer-facing environment.
• Experience performing technical analysis of system implementations, modifications, and enhancements.
• Ability to identify technical issues, determine root cause, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to represent to organization as on-site technical point of contact with customer organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain any required higher clearance.
• Current U.S. passport required.
• Current Security+ and/or Linux+ certification, or ability to obtain both within 3 months of hire and assignment.
• Position requires the ability and unrestricted availability to deploy domestically and internationally, including CONUS and OCONUS locations, for extended periods of 90 days or longer, as required by business needs.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Demonstrated flexibility and commitment to work extended hours, as required, to meet customer expectations and support program objections.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting IBCS in an operational, field engineering, or Field Service Representative (FSR) environment.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert in a significant technical area.
• Knowledge of IBCS or similar integrated air and missile defense, command-and-control, or mission systems.
• Familiarity with systems integration, system validation, and field implementation activities.
• Broad understanding of related technical disciplines and ability to apply that knowledge in support of field operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical knowledge-sharing efforts and improve team capability and proficiency.
• Experience supporting defense industry customers, field service engineering activities, or mission-critical system environments.
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Northrop Grumman's official careers site on November 4, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Northrop Grumman will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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