Electronics Engineer/Principal Electronics Engineer - Communications

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

3d • $91,800 - $171,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer to join its Communications team in Palmdale, California. The role supports communication-system integration and test outcomes, drawing on hands-on experience with Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communications, modems, up/down converters, and Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) antenna systems. The selected candidate will provide engineering and user support during test events, troubleshoot system issues, and help ensure subsystem performance and successful integration. This position is full-time and on-site; remote, hybrid, and telework arrangements are not available. Travel of up to 25% may be required. An active Top Secret clearance is required at the start. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• For Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
• For Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of RF signal chains and system-level integration of communications components.
• Experience in communications system integration.
• Experience with RF and network-based test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters.
• Experience with modulation/demodulation and coding techniques used in communications systems.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR) before employment begins, within a reasonable period determined by the company.
• Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs after employment begins to fully support the statement of work.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Palmdale, California; remote, hybrid, and telework are unavailable.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Layer 2/3 networking experience and networking training or certifications such as Network+, Security+, or CCNA.
• Experience assessing RF performance through link margin and antenna pattern analyses.
• Experience with supplier or subcontract management.
• Familiarity with communications and network-system industry standards such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-232/422, and Ethernet (IPv4/IPv6).

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with LOS and BLOS communication systems, including modems, up/down converters, and AESA antenna systems.
• Provide direct user support, engineering expertise, and troubleshooting during test events.
• Direct tasking for Field Service Representatives performing field maintenance, upgrades, and performance analyses for the assigned communications subsystem.
• Address and correct subsystem performance concerns using program-identified tools and systems on behalf of the Communications technical team.
• Lead root-cause and corrective-action investigations for issues related to the assigned communications subsystem.
• 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 cost increases or schedule losses.
• Conduct field maintenance of communications hardware.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level