Principal Electronics/ Sr Principal Electronics Engineer – Communications

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Electronics Engineer – Communications to lead engineering support for a communications payload subsystem. On-site in San Diego or Palmdale, the role requires coordinating with suppliers, performing trade studies, and delivering technical recommendations. A TS clearance is required, with travel up to 25%.

The position offers growth opportunities across principal and senior principal levels, with competitive salary ranges and comprehensive benefits. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field required or related experience.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience for Principal level; more for Sr. Principal.
• Experience with Python, Java, C++, or MATLAB for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication subsystem requirements with supplier management.
• Manage suppliers to assess new technologies for program needs.
• Conduct trade studies to evaluate new hardware/software options.
• Collaborate with program management to build schedules and assess risks.
• Provide engineering support during test events and troubleshooting.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

MATLAB

Network system integration

RF testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Power meters

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Principal Electronics/ Sr Principal Electronics Engineer – Communications

Location: San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA or Palmdale, CA.

The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct. The selected candidate will provide key engineering support for a communications payloads subsystem and will report directly to the subsystem engineering technical lead and program manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinating communication subsystem technical requirements to supplier management team.
• Managing suppliers to assess new technology and its viability to meet program requirements
• Conducting thorough trade studies and analyses to weigh the benefits and/or detriments of new communication hardware and software
• Collaborating with program management to build program schedules, assess risks and issues, and deliver technical recommendations to relevant stakeholders
• Addressing and correcting deliverable subsystem performance concerns via program identified tools/systems
• Identifying opportunities for deliverable system improvement and working with engineering teams to implement in accordance with approved program process
• Reporting Comms subsystem status to programmatic and technical team leadership and identifying risks/issues/concerns in order to prevent increased cost or schedule loss
• Providing direct user support, engineering expertise, and troubleshooting during test events

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is NO remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

This position may be filled either at the Principal Electronics Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.

Basic Qualifications

Principal Engineer: 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 a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.

Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.

Experience

• Experience in hands‑on SW development with Python, Java, C++, and/or MATLAB to enable the exploitation of large sets of data.
• Experience in Communications and Network system integration
• Experience with RF and Network based test equipment to include oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters
• Technical development and systems integration experience
• Experience with managing suppliers
• Must have an active US Government Top‑Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government SCI clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Special Access Program access
• Supplier Management Experience
• Experience leading cross‑discipline teams
• Experience serving as a proposal estimator
• Experience in technical writing such as tech volumes & white papers
• Network training/certifications (Network+, Security+, CCNA, etc.)
• Experience with Network Encryption Devices (INE, HAIPE. etc.)
• Familiarity with common industry standards related to communications and network‑based systems, such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-232/422, Ethernet (IPv4/IPv6)

Primary Level Salary Range

$114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, 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.

In addition, 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 the job 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

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

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.