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The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal RF Communications Systems Engineer to join our team. This position would be based in the Aurora, Colorado area.
This role analyzes, models, designs and simulates communications systems, subsystems, and algorithms for communication networks, data links, digital radio, battle management, and command and control systems such as wide and local area networks, point-to-point systems, secure systems, signal coding and modulation schema, digital radio/communications technology and network architecture design.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Basic Qualifications
5 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's degree; 3 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's degree; 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed PhD; 9+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree
Must have an Active/Current TS/SCI security clearance
Experience working with RF systems and RF Ranges: L/S-band and K/Ka-band
Knowledge of SATCOM modulation methods and applicability of Forward Error Correction (FEC)
Knowledge of linking Budget and Performance calculations to include Gains/Losses/EIRP/PSD/GT/SNR/EB/NO
Knowledge of SATCOM equipment including, but not limited to, antennas, HPAs/SSPAs, up/down-converters, LNAs, and modems
Knowledge of SATCOM signal dynamics including modulation, error correction, and associated signal generation equipment. Familiarity performing link-budget analysis
Experience with troubleshooting systems hardware and software
Ability to react quickly in a dynamic environment
Collaborate working in a team environment
Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interaction and presentation.
Knowledge of parabolic antennas and use for LEO/MEO/GEO applications
Familiarization of ITU, FCC and other universally accepted standards and recommendations
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with computer networks
Familiarity with Linux Command Line Interface
Digital Signal Processing (e.g., A/D & D/A converters)
Satellite Dynamics and TT+C Links
Strong understanding of RF/satellite communication and antenna theory/principles
Data analysis skills
Experience developing ground terminals for LEO/MEO/GEO SATCOM systems
Military experience or working in a military environment
DoD Test experience
Working knowledge of current DoD Space Control systems
Security + certification for data transfer responsibilities
To better support our employee's work/life balance, most NG worksites support a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.
With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible
Salary Range: $90,600 - $136,000
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.