Description:
Location : Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Clearance Type : Polygraph
Telecommute : No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available : 2
At 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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a highly qualified Principal / Sr. Principal Digital Hardware Engineer looking to join a program hardware team located in Alice Springs, AU.
This role may be filled at a level 3 or 4
The hardware team requires individuals with digital communication systems maintenance experience who can work in a structured configuration control environment.
This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. Shifts are typically from 7 : 30am to 4 : 00PM Monday - Friday with occasional off hours or long hours needed for special activities.
The selected candidate will be required to :
- Know basic communication theory and be familiar with digital and analog modulation / demodulation techniques
- Perform system, subsystem, unit, and board-level troubleshooting and repair
- Develop and modify procedures for alignment
- Respond to system and subsystem anomalies as required
- Explain root cause and fault resolution to a technical and non-technical audience
- Have experience using oscilloscopes, BER testers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, volt meters, and other equipment used for testing digital communication systems
- Have an understanding of AC & DC electronic theory as well as various communication protocols such as RS232, RS422, GPIB, etc.
- Have experience with BPSK & QPSK waveforms and methods for testing and troubleshooting systems that use such techniques
- Provide on-call 24 / 7 emergency anomaly response to diagnose data and support restoration / repair efforts
Basic Qualifications for a level 3 :
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technical, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus (5) years of experience engineering / technical experience OR a Masters' Degree in Science, Technical, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus (3) years of engineering / technical experience OR a PhD in Science, Technical, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus (0) years of engineering / technical experience OR High School Diploma / G.E.D plus (9) years of engineering / technical experience in lieu of degree. Knowledge and understanding of basic communication theory, digital and analog modulation / demodulation techniques, AC & DC electronic theory Proven leadership experience on a project and / or team Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start dateBasic Qualifications for a level 4 :
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technical, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus (9) years of experience engineering / technical experience OR a Masters' Degree in Science, Technical, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus (7) years of engineering / technical experience OR a PhD in Science, Technical, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus (4) years of engineering / technical experience OR High School Diploma / G.E.D plus (13) years of engineering / technical experience in lieu of degree. Knowledge and understanding of basic communication theory, digital and analog modulation / demodulation techniques, AC & DC electronic theory Proven leadership experience on a project and / or team Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start datePreferred Qualifications :
Active Top Secret / SCI clearance with an SSBI / Counter Intelligence polygraph within the last 4 years Knowledgeable in BPSK & QPSK waveforms and methods for testing and troubleshooting systems that use such techniques Knowledge and understanding of various communication protocols such as RS232, RS422, GPIB, etc.Salary Range : $86,300 - $129,500
Salary Range 2 : $107,000 - $160,400
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.
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