Engineer/Principal Engineer Electronics – Hardware Communications (California)

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsEngineer/Principal Engineer Electronics – Hardware Communications (California)United States-California-Palmdale +2 moreApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10240415RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineer/Principal Engineer Electronics – Hardware Communications. The position can be located in Palmdale, El Segundo, or San Diego, California.The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.Roles and Responsibilities will include:Perform engineering capture, build, integration, test and maintenance of communications hardware in laboratory and field settings.Design of rack-based communication, test, support equipment, and cabling to meet system requirements, to include:Understanding and ability to perform electrical signal and power analysis at the rack levelDeveloping engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams and custom cable assembliesDeveloping Bill of Material to support build of systemsSpecification of rack cabling (RF, optical, 1553, power) and cooling systemsDeveloping and Performing System Verification proceduresInstallation of communication, test and support equipment in lab and field environmentsProviding lab, site integration, test, and maintenance supportParticipate in troubleshooting systems to resolve complex issues, interact and coordinate with responsible communications engineers responsible for sustaining communication sub-systemsPreparing presentations, briefing stakeholders, and providing project status updatesThe selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility.  There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.  Travel up to 25%, and 45% during surge periods may be required.Basic Qualifications:Educational/ Experience Requirements:Engineer (LV2): 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 experiencePrincipal Engineer (LV3): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.Ability to travel up to 25%, and 45% during surge periodsMust have high attention to detail and emphasis on first time qualityMust be physically able to move up to 50lbsMust have color vision to identify cables and wiresMust have strong communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude to learn new material quicklyMust have working knowledge of governing and industry standards to include MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760,...