Principal Communications Electronics Engineer/Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Communications Electronics Engineer/Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer? to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. This position may be filled by either at the Principal Communications Electronics Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer level based on the qualifications listed. We are seeking a seasoned AEHF Communications Engineer with deep knowledge of Military Satellite Communications (SATCOM), especially Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) systems. The successful candidate will lead specification development, integration, and test strategies for next generation AEHF SATCOM platforms, applying hands on engineering, systems engineering, and trade space analysis expertise. Tasks include, but are not limited to: Conduct systems engineering analyses for requirement trades, design/integration trades, and end to end performance. Identify, quantify, and communicate major uncertainties, risks, and opportunities in system architectures. Present program uncertainties, mitigation approaches, and recommendations to department leadership and government sponsors. Lead the development, decomposition, and peer review of system requirements. Manage requirements, interface, and architecture change processes throughout the product lifecycle. Translate analysis outcomes into actionable guidance for U.S. Government agencies. Chair multi disciplinary working groups or studies, coordinating across engineering domains and external stakeholders to deliver timely recommendations. Support planning, execution, and reporting of complex trade studies and capability trade analyses. Basic Qualifications: Principal Communications Electronics Engineer: (T03) Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering. Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. Trade Studies: Experience planning, executing, and presenting complex trade studies Systems Engineering: Full life cycle experience: concept, requirements, development, integration, verification Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer: (T04) Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering. Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. Trade Studies: Experience planning, executing, and presenting complex trade studies Systems Engineering: Full life cycle experience: concept, requirements, development, integration, verification Preferred Qualifications: Leadership in evaluation and testing of complex satellite communication systems. Expertise in capabilities trade analysis, mission analysis, information assurance, and systems integration. Direct experience with Military and/or Commercial SATCOM, specifically AEHF terminals. Experience working with NSA Certifications and processes Experience working with MIL-STD-810 and/or DO-160 Customer Focus and Collaboration skills Demonstrated team leadership experience Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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.

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