Senior Principal Communications Electronics Engineer (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer to join our on-site team. The role supports development of communications subsystems, including architectures and interface control, with a 9/80 schedule and no hybrid/remote work.

The candidate will analyze performance requirements, manage interfaces, and collaborate with suppliers to deliver robust solutions for mission-critical platforms. A top-tier STEM education and active clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of related professional/military engineering experience.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance (with BI in last 6 years or Continuous Evaluation) and program access within a reasonable time.
• Ability to obtain/maintain US Government Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network architectures and topologies for distributed communication applications.
• Conduct trade studies for radio and IC subsystem architectures.
• Interact with suppliers for integration of Radio and IC systems into the lab.
• Support development and integration of communications subsystems to meet platform mission objectives.
• Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and tracking to closure.
• Develop and maintain supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, statements of work and Interface Control Documents.
• Review supplier development documents and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design reviews

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Self-directed work

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer to join our on-site team. The role supports development of communications subsystems, including architectures and interface control, with a 9/80 schedule and no hybrid/remote work.

The candidate will analyze performance requirements, manage interfaces, and collaborate with suppliers to deliver robust solutions for mission-critical platforms. A top-tier STEM education and active clearance are required.