Lead Communications Electronics Engineer – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Principal or Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer to develop and validate communications subsystems for platform missions. This role emphasizes architecture analysis, requirements management, and supplier coordination.

The position requires a STEM degree plus years of related experience and an active US Secret Clearance (Top Secret eligibility as needed). The work schedule is on site with no hybrid/remote options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance required (with a background investigation within the past 6 years) and eligibility for Top Secret as needed.
• Experience in problem solving, data analysis, and ability to work in a self-directed manner.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network architectures and topologies for distributed communication applications.
• Conduct trade studies for radio and ICS subsystem architectures.
• Interact with Comms suppliers for integration of Radio and ICS systems into the lab.
• Support development and integration of communications subsystems to meet platform mission objectives.

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Principal or Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer to develop and validate communications subsystems for platform missions. This role emphasizes architecture analysis, requirements management, and supplier coordination.

The position requires a STEM degree plus years of related experience and an active US Secret Clearance (Top Secret eligibility as needed). The work schedule is on site with no hybrid/remote options.