Communications Electronics Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Communications Electronics Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) or Palmdale, California. The selected candidate will provide engineering support for a communications payloads subsystem and report directly to the subsystem engineering technical lead and program manager. The position is full-time and on-site; remote, hybrid, and telework arrangements are not available. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time. The role supports communications subsystem requirements, supplier evaluation and management, technical analyses, program planning, performance issue resolution, system improvements, status reporting, and user support during test events. The position may be filled at either the Electronics Engineer level or the Principal Electronics Engineer level, depending on qualifications.
Requirements
- For the Electronics Engineer level: a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and no related engineering experience.
- For the Principal Engineer level: a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience, a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.
- Experience in communications and network system integration.
- Experience with RF and network-based test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters.
- Technical development and systems integration experience.
- An active U.S. Government Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Ability to work full-time on-site; remote, hybrid, and telework are not available.
Nice To Haves
- Current Special Access Program access.
- Supplier management experience.
- Experience leading cross-discipline teams.
- Experience managing suppliers.
- Experience serving as a proposal estimator.
- Technical writing experience, such as preparing technical volumes and white papers.
- Network training or certifications, such as Network+, Security+, or CCNA.
- Experience with network encryption devices, such as INE or HAIPE.
- Familiarity with communications and network-based industry standards, such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-232/422, and Ethernet (IPv4/IPv6).
Responsibilities
- Coordinate communications subsystem technical requirements with the supplier management team.
- Manage suppliers to assess new technology and its viability for meeting program requirements.
- Conduct trade studies and analyses to assess the benefits and drawbacks of new communications hardware and software.
- Collaborate with program management to develop program schedules, assess risks and issues, and provide technical recommendations to stakeholders.
- Address and correct deliverable subsystem performance concerns using program-identified tools and systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve deliverable systems and work with engineering teams to implement changes through approved program processes.
- Report communications subsystem status to programmatic and technical leadership and identify risks, issues, and concerns to help prevent increased cost or schedule loss.
- Provide direct user support, engineering expertise, and troubleshooting during test events.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Vice President or Director employees may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
