Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) Principal Electronics Engineer (Field Support - Network Communications)

$92,600 - $160,900/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Oak Harbor, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Oak Harbor, WA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Electronics Engineer (Field Support - Network Communications) position at Northrop Grumman involves providing critical field support, product integration, and troubleshooting of electronic systems and solutions in a military environment. This role is part of the Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program, designed for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience. The selected candidate will undergo training in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with a final assignment on Whidbey Island, Washington, for a minimum of two years. The position requires a strong understanding of communication and networking systems, as well as the ability to apply engineering principles to support mission systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support, product integration, systems troubleshooting, and repair of various aircraft and ground systems (Communication & Network) in military flight line environment.
• Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data.
• Define functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
• Test, maintain, and integrate Network and Communications equipment and systems, circuitry components, analog and digital computers, and control and test equipment.
• Interface with RE, SME, design engineers, system administrators, maintainers, and other support personnel to troubleshoot and repair any Comms and Network related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience.
• Understanding of System of systems concept.
• Experience with coding & scripting languages (i.e., MATLAB, Python).
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn data analysis processes and techniques.
• Ability to perform System Integration and communicate complex technical concepts to program leadership.
• Experience in System Integration.
• Experience working with Comm terminals/LRU (Such as Wideband/Narrowband Satcom, Inmarsat, WGS, Link 16, CDL, UHF Radios, Communication Gateways).
• Experience working with Network equipment (Cisco HW or SW based Router, Switches, or Firewall).
• Experience working with various Network capabilities (ACL, NAT, Routing protocols, IPSec VPN, Tunneling, OSI model).
• Experience working with Cross Domain Solution (CDS) and Encryption devices (HAIPE).
• Experience in a development environment.
• Experience with Post-Flight Analysis.
• Experience supporting large scale test effort.
• Active, in scope DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Ability to gain and maintain SCI access.
• Ability to support assignment at location for minimum of 24 months.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with aerospace development, production, or operations.
• CCNA / CCNP Certification.
• Strong communication skills, organization skills, and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business