Electronics Engineer - Communications Subsystems

At Northrop Grumman we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of technological advancement in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We continue to innovate with developments from launching the first commercial flight to space, to discovering the early beginnings of the universe. Our employees are not only part of history, they are making history.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for an Electronics Engineer - Communications Subsystems familiar with communications subsystems and technologies to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is primarily supported out of Rancho Bernardo, CA but Palmdale, CA will also be considered. 

Candidates hired out of Rancho Bernardo will have an occasional travel requirement between 10-25%.  Most of the travel is limited to the Southern California area.

The Electronics Engineer will be responsible for:

• Managing and prioritizing tasking pertaining to sustainment of operational capabilities

• Providing direct user support, engineering expertise, and troubleshooting during test events

• Addressing and correcting deliverable subsystem performance concerns via program identified tools/systems on behalf of the Communications technical team

• Identifying opportunities for deliverable system improvement and working with engineering teams to implement in accordance with approved program process

• Reporting Comms subsystem status to program, technical team and IPT leadership and identifying risks/issues/concerns in order to prevent increased cost or schedule loss

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM from an accredited university with 2 years of related experience or 0 years with a Master Degree (STEM) or 0 years with a PhD (STEM).

• Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to acquire Top Secret Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP)

• Experience in Communication Subsystems or technologies

• Up to 25% travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in communications system integration and test Familiarity with common industry standards related to communications systems, such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, RS-232, IPv4/IPv6

• Familiarity with common industry standards related to communications systems, such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, RS-232, IPv4/IPv6

• Experience with RF based test equipment to include spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S.

Citizenship is required for most positions.

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Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.