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Requisition ID: R10185180
- Category:Â Engineering
- Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type:Â Secret
- Telecommute:Â No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift:Â 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required:Â Yes, 25% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance:Â Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available:Â 1
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Electronics Engineer - Communications OR Principal Electronics Engineer - Communications to our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Research, design, develop, integrate, and test of a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including RF datalinks, SATCOM, and Communications Networks.
- Maintain complex RF communications architectures, systems, circuitry components, and analog and digital computers.
- Manage and prioritize tasking pertaining to sustainment of operational capabilities
- Provide direct user support, engineering expertise, and troubleshooting during test events
- Address and correct deliverable subsystem performance concerns via program identified tools/systems on behalf of the Communications technical team
- Identify opportunities for deliverable system improvement and work with engineering teams to implement in accordance with approved program process
- Report Comms subsystem status to program and IPT leadership and identify risks/issues/concerns in order to prevent increased cost or schedule loss
- Conduct field maintenance of communications hardware
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. An occasional travel requirement up to 25% may be needed.
This position can be filled at either the Electronics Engineer – Communications level or the Principal Electronics Engineer - Communications level, depending upon the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for Electronics Engineer:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
- Experience in Communications and Network system integration
- Experience with RF and Network based test equipment to include oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters
- Active in-Scope, DoD Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).
Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer:
- 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 with 0 years of related engineering experience.
- Experience in Communications and Network system integration
- Experience with RF and Network based test equipment to include oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters
- Active in-Scope, DoD Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR)
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
- Network training/certifications (Network+, Security+, CCNA, etc.)
- Experience with Network Encryption Devices (INE, HAIPE. etc.)
- Familiarity with common industry standards related to communications and network-based systems, such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-232/422, Ethernet (IPv4/IPv6)
Salary Range 2: $110,300 - $165,500
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 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
