Government Voice Over Jobs (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Communications Hardware Engineer or Principal Communications Hardware Engineer to join our team of qualified individuals in our Avionics Integration Organization. This role is located onsite in Palmdale, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, integration, check-out, and formal testing of communications and data link systems in military flight test environments including on a flight line, in a hangar, and in Command-and-Control centers.
• Perform field troubleshooting and repair of communications and data link systems in military flight test environments including operations on a flight line, in a hangar, and in Command-and-Control centers.
• Perform and support design reviews and reviews of design related documentation such as Interface Control Documents, system and subsystem design documents, and Software Installation Procedures.
• Perform laboratory and flight test planning and execution.
• Perform change management and engineering change proposal (ECP) duties, including preparation, analysis, planning and execution.
• Support development and management of integrated schedules, earned value, risk management, and status reports & briefings and other program communications.
• This role requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Once established in role, this position could offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion and are not to interfere with the production test schedule.

Basic Qualifications for Communications Hardware Engineer:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.
• Must have experience with Team Center.
• Must have a working knowledge of US DoD Communication systems such as RT-1990s (ARC-210 Generation 5) for supporting autonomous aircraft voice systems.
• Must have experience with communications technologies such as Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Voice over IP (VoIP), Information Assurance (IA), satellite, and Line-of-Sight (LOS) radio frequency (RF) communications.
• Must have the ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Basic Qualifications for Principal Communications Hardware Engineer:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR or a PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline 1 year of related professional/military experience.
• Must be Proficient in Team Center.
• Must have a working knowledge of US DoD Communication systems such as RT-1990s (ARC-210 Generation 5) for supporting autonomous aircraft voice systems.
• Must have experience with communications technologies such as Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Voice over IP (VoIP), Information Assurance (IA), satellite, and Line-of-Sight (LOS) radio frequency (RF) communications.
• Must have the ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering with an emphasis on RF communications or computer networks.
• Working knowledge of RS-422, MIL-STD-1553, and internet protocol (IP) based networks, development and test methodologies.
• Working knowledge of US DoD Communication systems such as RT-1990s (ARC-210 Generation 5) for supporting autonomous aircraft voice systems.
• Working knowledge of Link-16 (MIDS / JTRS) and other tactical data links.
• Working knowledge of Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communication systems.
• Working knowledge of Cybersecurity implementation and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Proficient in Team Center.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work confidently in a high-pressure environment while interacting with all levels of staff from flight-line and field technicians to executive management.
• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision, excellent initiative and attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Active US Government Top Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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.