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Northrop Grumman · 8 hours ago

Communications Hardware Engineer (Electronics Engineer)

Palmdale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$92K/yr - $138K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Communications Hardware Engineer to join their Avionics Integration West organization in Palmdale, CA. The role involves designing and integrating communications hardware, performing electrical signal analysis, and providing support in lab and field environments.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design of rack-based communication, test, support equipment, and cabling to meet system requirements, to include:

Understanding of and the ability to perform electrical signal and power analysis at the rack level

Developing engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams, and custom cable assemblies

Developing Bill of Material to support build of systems

Specification of rack cabling (RF, optical, 1553, power) and cooling systems

Developing and performing System Verification procedures

Installing communication, test, and support equipment in lab and field environments

Providing lab, site integration, test, and maintenance support

Participating in troubleshooting systems to resolve complex issues, while interacting and coordinating with responsible communications engineers responsible for sustaining communication sub-system

Preparing presentations, briefing stakeholders, and providing project status updates

Qualification

Electrical signal analysisMIL-STD standards knowledgeCommunication protocolsEngineering drawingsRF systems knowledgeDrawing tools experienceTroubleshooting skillsTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience

Must be physically able to move up to 50 pounds

Must have color vision to identify cables and wires

Working knowledge of governing and industry standards to include MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-100G, and ASME Y14.100

Ability to support up to 25% travel

Active DoD Secret clearance with investigation date within the last 5 years and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs and prior to commencement of employment