Principal/Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp

Melbourne, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$98,400–$147,600 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Antenna, Architectural Analysis, Communication Systems, Communications Architecture, Distributed Applications, Diversity, Electronic Engineering, Electronics, HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), IP (Internet Protocol), IPv4, IPv6, Industry Standards, Integration Testing, Laboratory Testing, MIL-STD-1553, Mathematics, Military, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Topology, RS-232, Radio Frequency, Simulation, Spectrum Analyzers, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Test Equipment, Testing, Trade Studies, VoIP (Voice over IP)
LOCATION
Melbourne, FL
POSTED
2 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

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's Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

This position may be filled by either at the Principal Communications Electronics Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineerlevel based on the qualifications listed.

The successful candidate will be the primary interface between our technical engineering team and program test organizations in support of program critical test events and milestones.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Define communication architectures for System simulation efforts

  • Perform modeling and analysis of communication networks using Cameo, HFSS, EMIT, and STK in support of antenna placement and cosite analysis.

  • Analyze network architectures and topologies for distributed communication applications

  • Conduct trade studies for radio and ICS subsystem architectures.

  • Interaction with Comms suppliers for integration of Radio and ICS systems into the lab.

  • Authoring of Supplier Statements of Work, Source Control Documentation, and Interface Control Documents.

  • Provide lab integration and test.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Communications Electronics Engineer (T03)

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.

  • Active DoD Top Secret security clearance

Basic Qualifications:

Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer (T04)

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.

  • Active DoD Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in communications system integration and test

  • Familiarity with common industry standards related to communications systems, such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, RS-232, IPv4/IPv6

  • Experience with Networking infrastructure at both the Layer 2 and Layer 3 IP levels for VOIP implementations

  • Experience with RF based test equipment to include spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

About the Company

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Northrop Grumman Corp

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.


© 2020 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
https://www.northropgrumman.com/Careers/Pages/default.aspx