Northrop Grumman

Communications Engineer/Principal Communications Engineer

Northrop Grumman$79K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM from an accredited institution
  • 5+ years of engineering experience for Principal role or 2+ years for Electronics Engineer role
  • Active DoD Secret clearance, with potential for Top Secret
  • Familiarity with RF spectrum and communications technologies
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Integrate airborne communication systems for real-time coordination
  • Develop and analyze system requirements
  • Design, test, and troubleshoot communication systems
  • Document systems with detailed schematics and specifications
  • Collaborate with teams to meet mission objectives
  • Manage technical aspects with program partners and suppliers
  • Conduct subsystem requirement testing

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan options
  • Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Principal RF Payload Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is developing cutting edge technology that seamlessly analyzes, fuses, and distributes multi-domain information into command-and-control systems of systems to support all domains of war.

The Principal Electronics Engineer in this role will be responsible for one or more of the following:
  • Integration of airborne communications systems and components to enable real-time coordination and reliable communication between ground, air, space and naval forces
  • Requirements development, analysis, maturation and implementation
  • Design, analyze, configure, test, document and troubleshoot communications systems
  • Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications
  • Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) subsystems to meet platform mission objectives
  • Technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support
  • Perform informal and formal testing of subsystem requirements
  • A successful Principal Electronics Engineer has good leadership skills and understands the scope of the work and the impact of the work on other teams, consistently brings up concerns, issues and risks to program and technical leadership and holds the team to a high level of technical rigor.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Principal Electronics Engineer (T03): Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
  • Electronics Engineer (T02): Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 2 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years), and the ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.


• Preferred Qualifications:
  • An active Top Secret clearance
  • Familiarity with electromagnetics in the RF spectrum
  • Familiarity with Line-of-Sight and Beyond-Line-of-Sight Communications technology
  • Familiarity with system modeling and requirements management tools (Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody, etc.)
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
  • Experience with supplier/subcontract management.
  • Experience with scheduling engineering activities.
  • Experience with Agile development.
  • Control Account Management (CAM) certification or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.


Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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