Field Technician IV

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $71,900–$119,900 / yr
Posted: 29 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $149k

This role $96k

$57k most similar roles pay here $209k

This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $118,991–$178,878 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $96k versus about $149k for comparable roles.

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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Field Technician IV

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Field Technician 4 joins the Marine Logistics Support team as a Field Service Engineer to oversee the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical aspects of marine machinery on naval vessels. This role involves managing system-level repairs for turbine-generators and gear-driven propulsion units, including new installations, mechanical upgrades, and complete overhauls. The position requires performing project planning, customer interface, technical report writing, and providing direction to shipyard personnel. Key responsibilities include determining root causes of problems, designing custom tooling or jigs, and analyzing control system data. Candidates must be proficient in reading engineering drawings and schematics while utilizing critical thinking and engineering analysis. The work takes place in shipyard and industrial environments, addressing the specific technical challenges of maintaining power-generation and propulsion systems for naval ships and submarines to ensure reliability for service members.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Marine Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Drawings Schematics Technical Report Writing Precision Measuring Devices Troubleshooting Repair Manufacturing Field Service

What you'll do

Oversee the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of marine machinery on naval vessels according to technical drawings.
Manage project planning, contract financials, and scope tracking for shipyard repairs and upgrades.
Provide technical direction and guidance to shipyard personnel during propulsion and power generation equipment testing.
Perform root cause analysis and develop troubleshooting plans based on engineering principles and control system data.
Write technical condition reports and documentation regarding repair progress and required material lists.
Design custom tooling, jigs, or equipment as needed to facilitate mechanical repairs.
Coordinate with customers and management to communicate project status and resolve technical issues.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 8+ years relevant experience or Master's Degree in STEM with 5+ years relevant experience.
Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong critical thinking and customer service skills.
Understanding of engineering root cause corrective action analysis.
Physical ability to work onboard ships, including climbing steep stairways and vertical ladders.
Willingness to travel up to 75% on short notice and work extended hours, including night shifts.
US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Degree in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering (preferred).
Hands-on experience with steam driven shipboard propulsion and power generation equipment (preferred).
Experience in shipyard/ship repair industrial areas (preferred).
Working knowledge of machine shops, hand tools, and precision measuring devices (preferred).
Active Secret Clearance (preferred).