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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

We are looking for you to join our team as an Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Palmdale, CA.

What You’ll get to Do:

Be responsible for providing technical assistance with the installation and test support of a phase array sensor system on a platform. As the system knowledge expert, you will be working on an MS team and using sophisticated supported equipment with other engineers to provide the prime contractor with knowledge and assist with system operation. Other duties include mission support, providing monitoring and operational guidance. After an initial period of one year in Baltimore in training, and after acquiring all required security clearances you will travel to a US west coast location for a two-year assignment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conducting post-installation, shop floor system testing in coordination with other platform systems
• Conducting pre-mission system test support
• Collect, evaluate and report on test results
• Troubleshooting system and test-set electrical, electronic and test software
• Recommending corrective action for system repairs
• Devising equipment design and procedural changes to improve safety and efficiency
• Providing direction/oversight during the conduct of work performed by repair technicians
• Supporting operational missions
• Providing support at other field sites and test facilities
• Supporting various customer meetings at customer locations
• Periodic shift work may be required based on operational needs

"This position may be filled as an Electronics Engineer or a Principal Electronics Engineer based on the qualifications listed below."

Basic Qualifications for an Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• 2 years experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: airborne AESA radar/communications systems, Electrical Engineering or System Engineering
• Must have US Citizenship
• Must have a current/active Secret Security Clearance. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment. Secret Clearance is required to start.
• Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customer.
• Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 10, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• 2 years experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: airborne AESA radar/communications systems, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering
• Must have US Citizenship
• Must have a current/active Secret Security Clearance. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment. Secret Clearance is required to start.
• Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customer.
• Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 10, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in integration and test techniques, MATLAB, or related signal analysis tools; interfacing protocols, test equipment, and customer interaction
• Experience with RF and radar technologies.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.