Communications Hardware Engineer (Electronics Engineer)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE : Secret

TRAVEL : Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Communications Hardware Engineer (Electronics Engineer) to our team in Palmdale, CA ! This position is in our Avionics Integration West organization.

This position will be responsible for working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure to perform engineering capture, build, integration, test, and maintenance of communications hardware in laboratory and field settings. This includes the specification and usage of specialized test and support equipment.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following :

Design of rack-based communication, test, support equipment, and cabling to meet system requirements, to include : Understanding of and the ability to perform electrical signal and power analysis at the rack level

Developing engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams, and custom cable assemblies

Developing Bill of Material to support build of systems

Specification of rack cabling (RF, optical, 1553, power) and cooling systems

Developing and performing System Verification procedures

Installing communication, test, and support equipment in lab and field environments

Providing lab, site integration, test, and maintenance support

Participating in troubleshooting systems to resolve complex issues, while interacting and coordinating with responsible communications engineers responsible for sustaining communication sub-system

Preparing presentations, briefing stakeholders, and providing project status updates

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 . This position requires the ability to travel (travel is expected to be more than 25% but less than 40%) and is expected to work a 4 / 10 work schedule. (10 hours per day; 4 days per week.)

Basic Qualifications :

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

Must be physically able to move up to 50 pounds

Must have color vision to identify cables and wires

Working knowledge of governing and industry standards to include MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-100G, and ASME Y14.100

Ability to support up to 25% travel

Active DoD Secret clearance with investigation date within the last 5 years and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs and prior to commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Active DoD Top Secret clearance with investigation date within the last 5 years and ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs (SAP)

Current SAP access to this program

Working knowledge of various communication protocols including Ethernet, 1553 bus systems and FibreChannel

Experience with drawing and release tools – (CATIA V5, Visio, Teamcenter Enterprise PLM).

Working knowledge of communication engineering theory and RF systems

Experience with production of complex systems

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.

Primary Level Salary Range : $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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 candidates 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.