US Expat - P754 Australia Alice Springs, Australia
$86-160k
Full Time
5 months ago
Job description
Description
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 - 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.Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
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 only the odd occasions of off hours or long hours needed for special activities. A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.
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 date
Basic 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 date
Preferred 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
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