Electronics Engineer – Communications
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Electronics Engineer – Communications for its Palmdale, California facility. The role supports communications subsystem integration, testing, verification, troubleshooting, and field maintenance. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communication systems, modems, up/down converters, and AESA antenna systems, and will work within an Integrated Product Team construct. The position is full-time and on-site, with no remote, hybrid, or telework option. Travel of up to 25% may be required. The candidate must hold an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP clearances as specified in the posting.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong understanding of RF signal chains and system-level integration of communications components.
- Experience integrating communications systems.
- Experience with RF and network-based test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters.
- Experience with modulation/demodulation and coding techniques related to communications systems.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government SCI clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance within a reasonable period as determined by business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Current applicable SAP clearance.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret SCI clearance, with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Networking experience, including Layer 2/3 networking and training or certifications such as Network+, Security+, or CCNA.
- Experience assessing RF performance through link margin and antenna pattern analyses.
- Experience with supplier/subcontract management.
- Familiarity with communications and network-based 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 user support, engineering expertise, and troubleshooting during test events.
- Direct Field Service Representatives performing field maintenance, upgrades, and performance analyses for the assigned communication subsystem.
- Address and correct deliverable 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 communication 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, identifying risks, issues, and concerns to prevent cost increases or schedule loss.
- Conduct field maintenance of communications hardware.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
