Electronics Engineer – Communications Architect (level 3/4)

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 seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Communications Architect to support our Communications Hardware Development team. This position is within the Avionics Integration organization and is located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

As part of the Communications Hardware Development Team the selected candidate will report to the Communications Hardware Team within the Mission Systems IPT and will support the Comms Hardware Development Lead and team in its tasking.  The successful candidate will a self-directed technical performer with strong communication skills, demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary technical trades, and ability to develop & execute to a strategy.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• System integration, test development and execution of various types of complex communications systems

• Create and develop documentation for system requirements and interfaces, including system engineering drawings and diagrams

• Serve as an interface between the Operation & Test organization and the engineers

• Ensure communication system performance meets specified levels

• Contribute to improvement of processes, design and future sustainment efforts

• Actively participate in Program Risk and Opportunity Management

• Actively participate in Basis of Estimate (BOE), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), and proposal development

• Perform/support design reviews, or reviews of design related documentation (ICDs, system and subsystem design documents, etc.)

• Perform laboratory and flight test planning and execution

• Perform change management and engineering change proposal (ECP) duties, including preparation, analysis, planning and execution

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, this position could 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 may be filled at either the Principal Electronics Engineer (level 3) or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer (level 4), depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal: 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.

• Sr Principal: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience.

• Experience with communications technologies, such as Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Voice over IP (VoIP), Information Assurance (IA), satellite, and Line-of-Sight (LOS) RF communications, control interfaces, and/or co-site interference analysis/resolution

• Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active in-scope, DoD Top Secret clearance

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering with an emphasis in RF communications or computer networks

• Working knowledge of US DoD Communication systems such as ARC-210 radios for supporting autonomous aircraft voice systems

• Working knowledge of Link-16 (MIDS / JTRS) and other tactical data links

• Working knowledge of Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communication systems

• Working knowledge of Cybersecurity implementation and Risk Management Framework

• Knowledge of Software Defect Management and Management Tools (DOORS, ClearQuest, etc.)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work confidently in a high-pressure environment, while interacting with all levels of staff from flight-line and field technicians to executive management

• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision, excellent initiative and attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.