Communications Hardware Electronics Engineer

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsCommunications Hardware Electronics EngineerUnited States-California-Palmdale +1 moreApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10238739RELOCATION 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.Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmationNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Communications Hardware Electronics Engineer. The position is located in Palmdale, CA or El Segundo, CA. 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 25% to 45% during surge periods may be required.Basic QualificationsBachelor’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.Must be physically able to move up to 50 lbsMust have color vision to identify cables and wiresMust have working knowledge of governing and industry standards to include MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-100G, and ASME Y14.100Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearanceMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needsPreferred QualificationsActive DoD Top Secret clearance with investigation date within the last 5 years and ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs (SAP)Must...