Principal Electronics Engineer - Communications with Security Clearance

• 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.

• from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

• and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

• Communications to join our team in Palmdale, CA.

and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs.

Travel up to 25% may be required.

• Hands-on work with LOS and 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. 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 years of related engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of RF signal chains and system-level integration of Communication components.
• Experience in Communications system integration
• Experience with modulation/demodulation and coding techniques as related to communications systems
• Experience with RF and Network based test equipment to include oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters
• A U.S. Citizen with Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance OR active DoD Top Secret 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.
• Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance with SCI (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) Primary 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. 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.