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  Principal Electronics Engineer - Communications

  Principal Electronics Engineer - Communications

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  RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
  
  CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
  
  TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
  
  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.
  
  Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Electronics Engineer - Communications to our team in Palmdale, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization and will support the Communication and Payloads Technical Team.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  
  A successful candidate will leverage extensive hands-on experience with BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight) communication systems, AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) and expertise in supporting test events, system verification, and troubleshooting to ensure successful integration and communication test outcomes:
  
  

  • Hands-on work with 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. Primary schedule is a 9/80 schedule. However, the candidate must be willing and available to support testing during late nights, weekends, and non-standard hours as required by the program schedule. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. An occasional travel requirement up to 25% may be needed.
  
  Basic Qualifications
  
  

  • 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.
  • Experience with and strong understanding of RF signal chains and system-level integration of Communication components.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP 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. (Of note: Additional SAP clearance may be required once in role.)
    
    

  Preferred Qualifications
  
  

  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Network 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)
  • Experience in Communications system integration
  • Experience with RF and Network based test equipment to include oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters
    
    

  Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00
  
  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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
  
  Nice-to-have skills
  
  

  • CCNA
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Palmdale, California
    
    

  Work experience
  
  

  • Embedded
  • Hardware
  • Electronics Engineering
    
    

  Languages
  
  

  • English

  Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

  Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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