Staff Communications Engineer - Antenna Co-site

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Staff Communications Engineer focusing on antenna subsites. You will contribute to development of communications subsystems, crafting architectures, analyzing performance, and coordinating with suppliers.

Responsibilities include translating requirements into hardware/software specs, conducting tests, and managing supplier documentation. A strong RF/EW background and active clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited university with 12 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree with 10 years; OR Ph.D. with 8 years.
• Knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum (VHF through Ka bands).
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing RF equipment for airborne platforms.
• Ability to design, select and characterize RF components to meet mission objectives.
• Experience with cryptographic implementations and RF antenna analysis.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance (or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support development and integration of communications subsystems to meet platform mission objectives.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Perform performance and functional analyses and conduct trade studies.
• Develop and manage supplier documentation and statements of work.
• Perform aircraft ground and flight tests to validate subsystem requirements.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

RF design

Antenna design

System engineering

EM theory

MATLAB

Excel

Jira

Confluence

Cameo/SysML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MATLAB

Excel

Cameo

SysML tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems – Staff Communications Engineer – Antenna Co‑site

Location: Melbourne, FL.

Job Summary

The selected engineer will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team on a key effort to develop novel and innovative solutions to advanced technical problems. The successful engineer will contribute to the overall development of communications subsystems, including developing functional architectures, analyzing performance, developing and managing requirements and interfaces, and verifying/validating all allocated requirements. You will design, develop, build, and test communications subsystems in conjunction with key suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support development and integration of communications subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives
• Requirements development, analysis, maturation and implementation translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
• Perform performance and functional analyses
• Conduct detailed trade studies
• Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and track to closure
• Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders
• Develop and maintain supplier documentation, performance‑based specifications, and statements of work
• Technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support
• Review documents from the supplier’s development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design reviews
• Identify, plan, and execute informal and formal testing of subsystem requirements in lab, troubleshoot hardware in the lab
• Perform aircraft ground and flight test on subsystems to validate and verify subsystem requirements and sell‑off
• Support technical discussions with the customer and daily interaction with management, external personnel, customers, and various sub‑teams

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. (STEM) AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
• Knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum (VHF through Ka bands)
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing RF equipment for airborne platforms.
• Ability to design, select and characterize RF components to meet mission objectives
• Experience in Computational Electromagnetic (CEM) antenna analysis for source/victim (co‑site) analysis
• Experience in one or more of the following: Designing, integrating, testing, installing, operating LOS and BLOS communication systems in airborne military applications
• Experience with voice, military and network waveforms
• Experience with cryptographic implementations
• Experience with RF antenna and component design and performance analysis
• Must have an Active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• 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

• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability and data analysis experience
• Knowledge of system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow‑down, specification derivation and interface control documentation
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment
• Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic representatives
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and independently and work in a self‑directed manner
• Experience in model‑based systems engineering using Cameo or similar SysML tools
• Experience in performance analysis using MATLAB and Excel or similar tools
• Familiarity with Atlassian collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
• Experience in supplier/subcontract management
• Experience with developing supplier documentation, performance‑based specifications, and statements of work
• Experience building supplier evaluation criteria and conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
• Ability to review documents from the supplier’s development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design review

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 – $229,300.00

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.