DOD SkillBridge - Electronics Engineer - Comms​/Networks

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a DOD Skill Bridge Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer - Comms/Networks Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research, design, development, integration, and test and maintenance of a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including RF datalinks, SATCOM and Communications Networks.
• Reporting comms status to IPT Management.
• Support team on complex communications subsystem and integration support.

Once in role, this position could offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion.

This position can be filled by DOD Skill Bridge eligible candidates at the Electronics Engineer level or Principal Electronics Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic qualifications for Electronics Engineer (level
2):

• 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.

Basic qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer (level
3):

• 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 1 year with PhD.

Preferred qualifications for both levels:

• Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
• Strong understanding of networking strategies including TCP/IP & WAN architectures.
• Familiar with current network products and technologies such as routers, firewalls, switches
• RF and digital system design & analysis
• Antenna theory and operation
• COMMS Wideband and Narrow band integration and testing. Iridium, INMARSAT, Ku, CDL and Starlink a plus.
• Airborne platform radio integration such ARCs
• System Performance Verification and Component Qualifications for Flight
• System Engineering, Requirements Derivation
• Design documentation:
  
  E.g. Visio, Catia, interconnects and rack elevations

Primary level salary range: $91,800.00 - $. Secondary level salary range: $ - $. 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.

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.