DOD SkillBridge - Electronics Engineer 2/3 - Comms/Networks

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is looking for an Electronics Engineer to join their team in San Diego, California. This role involves research, design, and integration of various electronic systems, with responsibilities including supporting communication subsystems and reporting status to management.

Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with relevant experience and must hold a DoD Secret clearance. The position offers a hybrid work environment with training opportunities for transitioning service members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience.
• Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and WAN architectures.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, development, and integration of electronic systems.
• Support team on complex communications subsystem integration.
• Reporting comms status to IPT Management.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Networking strategies

RF and digital system design

System Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Visio

Catia

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes.

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 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.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Department of Defense Instruction 1322.1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

• Goals – transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
• Objectives – Service members who complete the intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission Defining Possible on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
• Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty.
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement.
• Will receive an honorable discharge.
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS.
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

MPR

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a DOD SkillBridge Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer – Comms/Networks Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research, design, development, integration, and test and maintenance of a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including RF datalinks, SATCOM and Communications Networks.
• Reporting comms status to IPT Management.
• Support team on complex communications subsystem and integration support.

Once in role, this position could offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion.

Basic Qualifications for Electronics Engineer (Level 2)

• 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.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer (Level 3)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR 1 year with PhD.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels

• Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
• Strong understanding of networking strategies including TCP/IP & WAN architectures.
• Familiar with current network products and technologies such as routers, firewalls, switches.
• RF and digital system design & analysis.
• Antenna theory and operation.
• COMMS Wideband and Narrowband integration and testing. Iridium, INMARSAT, Ku, CDL and Starlink a plus.
• Airborne platform radio integration such ARCs.
• System Performance Verification and Component Qualifications for Flight.
• System Engineering, Requirements Derivation.
• Design documentation: e.g. Visio, Catia, interconnects and rack elevations.

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00.

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. 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 this position 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.