Northrop Grumman

Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer - Comms Responsible Engineer

Northrop Grumman$91K — $137K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and relevant experience; or a Master's degree in STEM; or a PhD with related experience for Principal level.
  • Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to attain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
  • Proven experience with networking strategies including TCP/IP & WAN architectures (preferred).
  • Familiarity with RF and digital system design and analysis (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop a variety of electronic systems including RF datalinks and SATCOM.
  • Maintain complex RF communication architectures and associated systems.
  • Report communication status to Program Managers and management teams.
  • Act as the primary Responsible Engineer for complex communications subsystems.
  • Interface with suppliers and provide integration support.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options available.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer (Comms Responsible Engineer) to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Research, design, development, integration, and test of a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including RF datalinks, SATCOM and Communications Networks.
  • Maintaining complex RF communications architectures, systems; circuitry components; analog and digital computers.
  • Reporting comms status to Program Managers and IPT Management.
  • Primary Responsible Engineer for complex communications subsystem, supplier technical interface, and focal IPT representative for integration support.


You will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once in the role, the position couldpotentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

*This position can be filled at either the Electronics Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Electronics Engineer (Level 3)*

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.
  • Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
  • 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 with 1 year of related engineering experience.
  • Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).


Preferred Qualifications Both Levels:
  • Active in-scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.
  • Strong understanding of networking strategies including TCP/IP & WAN architectures.
  • Familiar with current network products and technologies such as routers, firewalls, and switches
  • RF and digital system design & analysis.
  • Antenna theory and operation.
  • COMMS Wideband and Narrowband integration and testing. Iridium, INMARSAT, Ku, CDL and Starlink.
  • Airborne platform radio integration such ARCs.
  • System Performance Verification and Component Qualifications for Flight.
  • System Engineering, Requirements Derivation.
  • Design documentation: E.g. Visio, Catia, interconnects and rack elevations.


Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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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