Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Electronics Communication Engineer/ Principal Electronics Communication Engineer to join our to join our Avionics Integration Organization in Palmdale, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.
A successful candidate will utilize previous experience with Line of Sight (LOS) and BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight) communication systems or AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) Antennas to support Communications Engineer tasking by completing test events, system verification, and conducting troubleshooting to ensure successful integration and communication test outcomes.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
Hands-on work with Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communication systems, including modems, up/down converters, and Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) antenna systems.
Providing direct user support, engineering expertise, and troubleshooting during test events.
Providing tasking direction to Field Service Representatives to perform field maintenance, upgrades, and performance analyses for assigned communication subsystem.
Addressing and correcting deliverable subsystem performance concerns via program identified tools/systems on behalf of the Communications technical team.
Leading Root Cause/Corrective Action Investigations for issues related to assigned communication subsystem.
Identifying opportunities for deliverable system improvement and working with engineering teams to implement in accordance with approved program processes.
Reporting Comms subsystem status to programmatic and technical team leadership and identifying risks/issues/concerns to prevent increased cost and/or schedule loss.
Conducting field maintenance of communications hardware.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is NO remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.
***This position may be filled either at the Electronics Communication Engineer level OR at the Principal Electronics Communication Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.***
Basic Qualifications:
Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and years of related engineering experience.
Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.
Strong understanding of RF signal chains and system-level integration of Communication components.
Experience in Communications system integration
Experience with RF and Network based test equipment to include oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters
Experience with modulation/demodulation and coding techniques as related to communications systems
Must have an active US Government Top-Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government SCI clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Active USG Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Networking Experience (Layer 2/3 Networking and training/certifications (Network+, Security+, CCNA, etc.)
Experience with RF performance assessment through link margin and antenna pattern analyses
Experience with supplier/subcontract management
Familiarity with common industry standards related to communications and network-based systems, such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-232/422, Ethernet (IPv4/IPv6)
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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2 years related engineering experience (Electronics Engineer level)
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years related engineering experience OR Master's +3 years OR PhD +1 year (Principal level)
- Strong understanding of RF signal chains and system-level integration of communication components
- Experience in communications system integration
- Experience with RF and network-based test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters)
- Experience with modulation/demodulation and coding techniques for communications systems
- Active US Government Top Secret clearance (background within past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Government SCI clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
- U.S. Citizenship (required for government clearance)
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Palmdale, CA; travel up to 25%
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