Sr. Staff Engineer Electronics - Integrated Communications Systems (California)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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.

Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr. Staff Electronics Engineer - Integrated Communications Systems Technical Team Lead specializing in avionics communications technologies. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization and will be located at San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA.

This candidate will serve as the Enterprise Technical Team Lead for a communication-based capability. The candidate will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and test of communications systems, managing multiple communication capability-based teams and providing associated technical training, mentoring and coaching to electronics engineers.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting communication system analysis, design, engineering capture, build, and integration

• Performing technical evaluation and analysis of supplier proposals, design data, definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, system integration and test execution

• Actively participating in Program Risk and Opportunity and Change Management processes

• Assisting with the development of Supplier Statement of Work and Performance Specifications  Directing the activities of subordinate engineers to complete project assignments

• Documenting system requirements and interfaces, with traceability to platform requirements

• Performing liaison duties to disseminate information to Suppliers, Leadership, and other Integrated Product Teams and external customers

• Supporting Cost Account Managers (CAMs), Project Leads, Responsible Engineers (REs), and leadership with regard to proposal development, cost planning, and performance tracking efforts

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment, Action Oriented, Strong Attention to Detail, Communicates Effectively

• RF and digital system design & analysis

• Antenna theory and operation

• COMMS Wideband and Narrowband integration and testing

• A U.S. Citizen with Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance OR active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

• Proven leadership abilities to manage, coordinate, and oversee multi-disciplinary teams located in numerous geographical locations.

• Experience in establishing and executing a staffing plan to support the achievement of programmatic and contractual goals.

• Experience working in current SAP/SAR programs.

• MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, MIL-STD-6016 familiarity

• System Performance Verification

• Networking/Cyber Security Experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00

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 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.