Northrop Grumman
Staff Space Communications Systems Engineer - R10212631
Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278
Staff Space Communications Systems Engineer - R10212631
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Communications Systems Engineer to work in Redondo Beach, California. This role requires, at minimum, a TS clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain SCI clearance. SCI clearance is preferred and will be needed for the duration of the role. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. We value bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a
Staff Communications Systems Engineer
to work in Redondo Beach, California. This role requires, at minimum, a TS clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain SCI clearance. SCI clearance is preferred and will be needed for the duration of the role.
Responsibilities
The engineer will be expected to have a command of core communications systems engineering concepts from their electrical engineering degree to perform analysis, devise requirements for communications systems and the units that comprise it, and verify requirements by analyzing test data for applicable metrics. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Lead a team of technical professionals towards the execution of verification and delivery milestones, with the need to work across different product teams and disciplines in a collaborative environment.
Perform architecture trades, design analysis, and performance modeling.
Provide systems engineering technical support for hardware development efforts.
Perform trade studies, specification development, requirements definition and allocation to the unit and sub-unit levels.
Perform Internal Design Review planning, development, and presentations.
Perform unit verification planning.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of engineering experience OR Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of experience OR PhD in Electrical Engineering with 8 years of experience.
Practical working experience with system architecture design, trade studies, and performance analysis and simulation.
Technical experience with supporting hardware development utilizing antenna, RF, digital, and microelectronic technologies.
Strong communication systems and link analysis: signal analysis via frequency and time domains; experience in RF and/or digital hardware systems engineering; familiarity with antenna principles; familiarity analyzing hardware specifications (e.g., VSWR, gain, noise figure); experience modeling and analyzing system performance.
Systems Engineering: requirement allocation and management; working knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or prior experience with IBM Rational DOORS; knowledge of developing standards and processes; project lifecycle understanding.
Active Top Secret Clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Completed specialty coursework in Communication Theory, Digital Signal Processing, and Networking.
Experience with baseband and digital signal processing, waveform design, and network design.
Strong leadership, and verbal and written communication skills.
Experience developing requirements and testing requirements using core systems engineering principles.
Network Engineering Fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP); standard communication protocols (FTP, SSH) and wireless technologies; experience configuring network devices; familiarity with monitoring tools like Wireshark.
Active TS with SCI clearance.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules, including 9/80 option
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this may vary.
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.
Note : This posting contains multiple related roles and locations; only the stated role is open for this posting.
Location and role metadata
– Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Information Technology; Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing.
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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Communications Systems Engineer to work in Redondo Beach, California. This role requires, at minimum, a TS clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain SCI clearance. SCI clearance is preferred and will be needed for the duration of the role. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. We value bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a
Staff Communications Systems Engineer
to work in Redondo Beach, California. This role requires, at minimum, a TS clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain SCI clearance. SCI clearance is preferred and will be needed for the duration of the role.
Responsibilities
The engineer will be expected to have a command of core communications systems engineering concepts from their electrical engineering degree to perform analysis, devise requirements for communications systems and the units that comprise it, and verify requirements by analyzing test data for applicable metrics. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Lead a team of technical professionals towards the execution of verification and delivery milestones, with the need to work across different product teams and disciplines in a collaborative environment.
Perform architecture trades, design analysis, and performance modeling.
Provide systems engineering technical support for hardware development efforts.
Perform trade studies, specification development, requirements definition and allocation to the unit and sub-unit levels.
Perform Internal Design Review planning, development, and presentations.
Perform unit verification planning.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of engineering experience OR Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of experience OR PhD in Electrical Engineering with 8 years of experience.
Practical working experience with system architecture design, trade studies, and performance analysis and simulation.
Technical experience with supporting hardware development utilizing antenna, RF, digital, and microelectronic technologies.
Strong communication systems and link analysis: signal analysis via frequency and time domains; experience in RF and/or digital hardware systems engineering; familiarity with antenna principles; familiarity analyzing hardware specifications (e.g., VSWR, gain, noise figure); experience modeling and analyzing system performance.
Systems Engineering: requirement allocation and management; working knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or prior experience with IBM Rational DOORS; knowledge of developing standards and processes; project lifecycle understanding.
Active Top Secret Clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Completed specialty coursework in Communication Theory, Digital Signal Processing, and Networking.
Experience with baseband and digital signal processing, waveform design, and network design.
Strong leadership, and verbal and written communication skills.
Experience developing requirements and testing requirements using core systems engineering principles.
Network Engineering Fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP); standard communication protocols (FTP, SSH) and wireless technologies; experience configuring network devices; familiarity with monitoring tools like Wireshark.
Active TS with SCI clearance.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules, including 9/80 option
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this may vary.
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.
Note : This posting contains multiple related roles and locations; only the stated role is open for this posting.
Location and role metadata
– Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Information Technology; Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing.
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