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| Work Environment | Telecom companies, service providers, infrastructure projects | IT departments, data centers, enterprise networks |
| Industry Usage | Telecommunications, broadcasting, satellite communications | Information technology, internet service providers, corporate networks |
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Communications Engineer/Principal Communications Engineer
Melbourne, FL • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Life, PTO
Posted 4 days ago
Northrop Grumman rating
8.2
Based on 362 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
88th of 538 rated manufacturers
Job description
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription
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 an Principal RF Payload Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is developing cutting edge technology that seamlessly analyzes, fuses, and distributes multi-domain information into command-and-control systems of systems to support all domains of war.
The Principal Electronics Engineer in this role will be responsible for one or more of the following:
- Integration of airborne communications systems and components to enable real-time coordination and reliable communication between ground, air, space and naval forces
- Requirements development, analysis, maturation and implementation
- Design, analyze, configure, test, document and troubleshoot communications systems
- Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications
- Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) subsystems to meet platform mission objectives
- Technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support
- Perform informal and formal testing of subsystem requirements
- A successful Principal Electronics Engineer has good leadership skills and understands the scope of the work and the impact of the work on other teams, consistently brings up concerns, issues and risks to program and technical leadership and holds the team to a high level of technical rigor.
Basic Qualifications:
- Principal Electronics Engineer (T03): Must have a Bachelor's degree in 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.
- Electronics Engineer (T02): Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 2 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years), and the ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.
• Preferred Qualifications:
- An active Top Secret clearance
- Familiarity with electromagnetics in the RF spectrum
- Familiarity with Line-of-Sight and Beyond-Line-of-Sight Communications technology
- Familiarity with system modeling and requirements management tools (Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody, etc.)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
- Experience with supplier/subcontract management.
- Experience with scheduling engineering activities.
- Experience with Agile development.
- Control Account Management (CAM) certification or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $147,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00
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.
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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.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939