Principal Space Communications Systems Engineer

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. Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering discipline and 5+years of engineering experience OR Master's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering discipline with 3 years of engineering experience...or PhD in Electrical Engineering and 1 year of engineering 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 domain and time domain, experience in RF and/or digital hardware systems engineering, familiarity with antenna principles, familiarity analyzing hardware specifications (e.g., VSWR, Gain, Noise Figure, etc.). Experience analyzing system performance, modeling performance parameters to estimate 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 at time of application. Candidates have completed specialty or relevant coursework in Communication Theory, Digital Signal Processing, and Networking Network Engineering Fundamentals: Understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and standard communication protocols (FTP, SSH, etc.) and wireless technologies. Experience configuring and managing network devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and access points. Ability to work with monitoring tools like Wireshark. Experience with baseband and digital signal processing, waveform design, and network design Possesses strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with developing requirements and testing requirements using core systems engineering principles. Active TS with SCI clearance -Life Insurance -Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions -Paid Time Off -Health & Wellness Resources -Employee Discounts -Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work. LosAngelesSpace LI-DB1 Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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. 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 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.