Principal Engineer Systems

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Top Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 2At 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. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Job DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Experienced Space Communications Systems Engineer to work in Redondo Beach, California. The Experienced Space Communications Systems Engineer will support architecture trades, design analysis, and performance modeling through computer simulation. This individual will provide systems engineering support to hardware developments for air, space, and ground systems utilizing state-of-the-art antenna, RF, digital, and microelectronics technologies. Project roles span all phases of the product development cycle, from new business acquisition and IRAD/technology development to established programs delivering integrated hardware and software systems. Systems engineering activities include system architecture design, trade studies, specification development, requirement definition and allocation, performance analysis and simulation; system modeling and simulation tool development, and support to hardware design, manufacturing, integration and test.Essential experience in the following areas:
  • Communication systems
  • RF and digital hardware design
  • Baseband and digital signal processing
  • Signal detection and estimation
  • Synchronization theory
  • NetworkingBasic Qualifications:
    • Level 3: Bachelors of Science degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline and +5 years of engineering experience OR a Masters of Science degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience OR a PhD in an Electrical Engineering discipline
    • Level 4: Bachelors of Science degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience OR a Masters of Science degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience OR a PhD in an Electrical Engineering discipline and 4+ years 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, optical and/or microelectronic technologiesPreferred Qualifications:
      • Advanced Degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline
      • Completed relevant coursework listed in essential experience
      • Possess strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
      • Active SCI Clearance*****This position is contingent upon capturing program award, acquiring customer funding, and obtaining and maintaining the necessary clearance(s) prior to start date.*****Salary Range: $110,300 - $165,500Salary Range 2: $137,400 - $206,000The 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.
        • Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
        • Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
        • Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.Did you know?Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.
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