Principal Electronics Engineer - Communications

Northrop Grumman

Palmdale, CA, US
Base: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00; bonus/equity: dis...
Hybrid
Hands-on los and blos communication systems experience
Active electronically scanned array (aesa) expertise
Rf signal chain and system-level integration knowledge
The role involves working on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives globally while leveraging a pioneering spirit to invent the future

Job Summary

  • The role involves working on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives globally while leveraging a pioneering spirit to invent the future.
  • Candidates will lead Root Cause/Corrective Action Investigations and provide direct engineering support during critical test events for communication subsystems.
  • Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range, discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Matching Summary

The role involves working on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives globally while leveraging a pioneering spirit to invent the future.

Salary

Base: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and annual bonuses available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on LOS and BLOS communication systems experience
  • Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) expertise
  • RF signal chain and system-level integration knowledge
  • Experience with modulation/demodulation and coding techniques
  • Proficiency with RF test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers

Nice-to-have

  • Layer 2/3 networking certifications such as Network+
  • Supplier and subcontract management experience
  • Link margin and antenna pattern analysis skills
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553 and Ethernet standards

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years experience or Master's with 3 years
  • U.S. Citizen status required
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance or eligibility within past 5 years
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access prior to employment

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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