Engineer Electrical​/Principal Electrical Engineer

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer to work in McClellan/Sacramento, California. Join a team that develops transformative signal processing solutions to solve complex challenges in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). Your work will contribute to real‑world national security initiatives. We offer a wide variety of professional development opportunities, mentorship by senior engineers, and access to cutting‑edge tools and technologies like Ultra‑Wideband (UWB) Software‑Defined Radios (SDRs) and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for deployment of advanced signal‑processing algorithms.

This role requires no clearance to start; however the ability and willingness to obtain Top Secret with SCI clearance is required for continued long‑term employment.

Positions may be filled as either an Electrical Engineer or a Principal Electrical Engineer.

The engineer will be expected to possess a command of core communications systems engineering concepts from an electrical engineering degree to perform analysis, devise requirements, and implement signal‑processing algorithms.

• Perform architecture trades, design analysis, and performance modeling under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Provide engineering support for hardware development efforts.
• Design detection and characterization algorithms for radio‑frequency communication signals under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Implement detection and characterization algorithms in compiled software (C++, Rust, etc.).
• Test signal‑processing algorithms and receivers in a lab environment.

• Apply AI/ML algorithms to solve signal‑processing problems in novel ways.
• Design, test, and produce detection, characterization, and geolocation algorithms.
• Support the deployment of core products on new platforms (manned aircraft, drones, ships, etc.).

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) and 2+ years of engineering experience OR Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and 0 years of engineering experience.
• Completed specialty or relevant coursework in Communication Theory and Digital Signal Processing.
• Experience using MATLAB for digital signal‑processing analysis and design.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) and 5+ years of engineering experience OR Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of engineering experience.
• Completed specialty or relevant coursework in Communication Theory and Digital Signal Processing.
• Experience using MATLAB for digital signal‑processing analysis and design.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Practical experience or coursework in programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Python.
• Hands‑on experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies.
• Proficiency in lab‑based testing and use of relevant test and measurement equipment.
• Experience with simulating and processing RF communications in GNU Radio.
• Familiarity with software testing principles, version control systems (e.g., git), and object‑oriented design.
• TS/SCI security clearance.

• Self‑motivated with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Passion for learning and an eagerness to grow technical expertise in digital signal processing and RF communication systems.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and additional…