Engineer Electronics - Communications

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 is looking to add an Electronics Engineer - Communications to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.

The Electronics Engineer- communications will provide engineering support for a communications payload/subsystem on a development contract. Work within an Integrated Product Team and report to the subsystem technical lead.

Key responsibilities

• Support decomposition of system and stakeholder requirements into measurable verification tasks and basic interface needs.
• Assist with integration and verification activities in the lab (functional tests, link checks, basic environmental verification) and document test procedures and results.
• Support troubleshooting and corrective actions during test events and integration activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to gather technical data and support component evaluations.
• Report subsystem status and raise risks/issues to the technical lead.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
• Familiarity with communications systems integration or a strong interest to learn (academic projects, internships, or hands-on labs acceptable).
• Experience using or exposure to RF/test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, power meter) preferred.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving and basic documentation skills.
• 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 applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Active USG Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Internship or co-op experience in communications, RF, or test labs.
• Basic scripting or data-analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Familiarity with common interface standards (Ethernet, serial protocols) or coursework in communications systems.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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.