Staff SATCOM SME

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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.

As a SATCOM SME for the Ground Satellite Communication Systems, you will play a pivotal role in performing software development activities for our programs.  The engineers will be working on design, development, testing, and implementation of all aspects of the systems development lifecycle for our satellite programs. They will work from and develop systems documents and specifications, follow written and verbal instructions, and conduct test and report data and results in prescribed formats.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 12 years of related experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related experience, OR 16 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience working within formal engineering, development, integration, requirements analysis, and/or testing processes for the development of complex systems
• Experience working with satellite communications architectures ground, control, and systems segments, interfaces, protocols, control, planning, equipment, concept of operation, troubleshooting, policies, and/or procedures
• Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with standard system engineering processes for the development of complex systems with familiarity with some of the following areas: architecture development, systems analysis, requirements and interface management, and Engineering Review Board representation over the total systems lifecycle.
• Knowledge base of Wideband SATCOM Operational Management System (WSOMS) or other MILSATCOM ground system architectures.
• Knowledge base of commercial SATCOM systems and their supporting ground and management systems.
• Knowledge base of communications or other sensor payloads, including planning and management of those payloads.
• Experience with enterprise management and network orchestration across multiple constellations and orbits.
• Experience or familiarization with analysis of satellite events, troubleshooting anomalies, outages, interference, technical feasibility, interoperability
• Familiarization with DoD systems and subsystems (e.g. C2ISR platforms, SATCOM, data links).
• Familiarization with computer networking and cyber security principles and practices
• Understanding of radio frequency (RF) theory as it relates to communications (including satellite link performance parameters, link budgets and interference calculations)
• Knowledge of advanced satellite waveforms and modem operations.
• Cross-domain technical experience including RF communications, space-to-ground communications, network engineering, and electrical/mechanical systems.

Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.