This position may be filled by either at the Principal Electronics Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Multi-Domain Command and Control (MDC2) business unit is developing cutting edge technology that seamlessly analyzes, fuses, and distributes multi-domain information into command-and-control systems of systems to support all domains of war.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Design, analyze, configure, test, document and troubleshoot avionics and communications subsystems

* Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications

* Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate avionics and communications subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives

* Technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support

* Requirements development, analysis, maturation and implementation

* Perform informal and formal testing of subsystem requirements

A successful Principal Electronics Engineer/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer has good leadership skills and understands the scope of the work and the impact of the work on other teams, consistently brings up concerns, issues and risks to program and technical leadership and holds the team to a high level of technical rigor.
Basic Qualifications:*
Principal Electronics Engineer (T03):

Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. (STEM) AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.

* Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.

* Knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum (HF through Ku/Ka bands)

* Experience designing, configuring, installing and operating communication systems in airborne military applications

Basic Qualifications:
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer (T04):

Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. (STEM) AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.

* Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.

* Knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum (HF through Ku/Ka bands)

* Experience designing, configuring, installing and operating communication systems in airborne military applications

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with voice, military and network waveforms

* Experience with performance assessment through link margin and antenna pattern analyses

* Ability to design select and characterize RF design to meet mission objectives

* Experience with cryptographic implementations

* Experience with RF antenna and component design and performance analysis

* Experience with cosite analysis

* Experience with system modeling and requirements management tools (Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody, etc.), developing/maturing requirements, and tracing requirements through various

Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000
Salary Range 2: $114,900 - $172,300
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.