Electronics Engineer, Communications — Onsite (Top Secret)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks an Electronics Engineer – Communications to join our team, focusing on Line of Sight and Beyond Line of Sight links, AESA antennas, and system verification through test events.

The role requires a self-starter with hands-on experience and the ability to work on-site with travel up to 25%. A US Top Secret clearance is required or eligible for upgrade, with opportunities for advanced responsibilities on a dynamic program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with/without experience OR Master’s in STEM with 0 years experience.
• Strong understanding of RF signal chains and system-level integration of communication components.
• Experience in Communications system integration.
• Experience with RF and network-based test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters).
• Active US Government Top-Secret Clearance (or eligibility for clearance).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on work with LOS/BLOS communication systems and AESA antenna systems.
• Provide direct user support, engineering expertise, and troubleshooting during test events.
• Direct Field Service Representatives for field maintenance, upgrades and analyses.
• Identify and correct subsystem performance concerns using program tools.
• Lead Root Cause/Corrective Action investigations for communication subsystems.
• Identify opportunities for subsystem improvements and coordinate with engineering teams.
• Report subsystem status and risks to leadership to prevent cost/schedule impacts.
• Perform field maintenance of communications hardware.

Skills

RF signal chains

System integration

Test equipment

Modulation techniques

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Power meters

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks an Electronics Engineer – Communications to join our team, focusing on Line of Sight and Beyond Line of Sight links, AESA antennas, and system verification through test events.

The role requires a self-starter with hands-on experience and the ability to work on-site with travel up to 25%. A US Top Secret clearance is required or eligible for upgrade, with opportunities for advanced responsibilities on a dynamic program.