Satcom Engineer Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

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, but they're also making history.

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking Principal BLOS Electronics Communication Engineer or a Sr. Principal BLOS Electronics Communication Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be in Melbourne, FL and will be based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs. This position has NO Hybrid or Remote work available

**This position may be filled either at the Principal Electronics BLOS Communication Engineer OR a Sr. Principal Electronics BLOS Communication Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.**

We are seeking a seasoned BLOS Communications Engineer with deep knowledge of Military Satellite Communications (SATCOM). The successful candidate will lead specification development, integration, and test strategies for next generation SATCOM platforms, applying hands on engineering, systems engineering, and trade space analysis expertise.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct systems engineering analyses for requirement trades, design/integration trades, and end-to-end performance.
• Identify, quantify, and communicate major uncertainties, risks, and opportunities in system architectures.
• Present program uncertainties, mitigation approaches, and recommendations to department leadership and government sponsors.
• Lead the development, decomposition, and peer review of system requirements.
• Manage requirements, interface, and architecture change processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Translate analysis outcomes into actionable guidance for U.S. Government agencies.
• Chair multi-disciplinary working groups or studies, coordinating across engineering domains and external stakeholders to deliver timely recommendations.
• Support planning, execution, and reporting of complex trade studies and capability trade analyses.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal: 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.
• Sr. Principal: Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
• Ability to work with software, hardware, mechanical, and reliability teams while balancing cost and schedule
• Trade Studies: Experience planning, executing, and presenting complex trade studies
• Systems Engineering: Full life cycle experience: concept, requirements, development, integration, verification
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership in evaluation and testing of complex satellite communication systems.
• Expertise in capabilities trade analysis, mission analysis, information assurance, and systems integration.
• Direct experience with Military and/or Commercial SATCOM, specifically AEHF terminals.
• Experience working with NSA Certifications and processes
• Experience working with MIL-STD-810 and/or DO-160
• Customer Focus and Collaboration skills
• Demonstrated team leadership experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.