Electronics & Communications Engineer – On-Site, TS Clearance

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Electronics Communication Engineer (or Principal Electronics Communication Engineer) to join our Avionics Integration Organization. You will work on LOS/BLOS communications systems and AESA antennas to support system integration and testing.

The role requires a STEM degree with relevant experience, active Top Secret clearance (SCI/SAP eligibility), and on-site work with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR Master’s degree with related experience.
• Strong understanding of RF signal chains and system-level integration of communication components.
• Experience with RF and network-based test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters).
• Must have active US Government Top-Secret Clearance (or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SCI clearance; able to obtain SAP clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on work with LOS/BLOS communication systems and AESA antenna systems.
• Provide user support, engineering expertise, and troubleshooting during test events.
• Direct Field Service Representatives for field maintenance, upgrades and analyses.
• Address and correct subsystem performance concerns with program tools.
• Lead Root Cause/Corrective Action investigations for communication subsystems.
• Report subsystem status and identify risks to prevent cost/schedule impact.

Skills

RF signal chains

System-level integration

Test equipment

Modulation/demodulation

Active Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Power meters

RF test equipment

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Electronics Communication Engineer (or Principal Electronics Communication Engineer) to join our Avionics Integration Organization. You will work on LOS/BLOS communications systems and AESA antennas to support system integration and testing.

The role requires a STEM degree with relevant experience, active Top Secret clearance (SCI/SAP eligibility), and on-site work with up to 25% travel.