Overview
Principal / Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Harrogate, UK (R10202836)
Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a highly qualified Principal Electronics Engineer / Senior Principal Electronics Engineer in Ground Hardware Engineering to join the Ground Terminal Department at a field site in Harrogate, United Kingdom.
Role Summary
The Principal Electronics Engineer / Senior Principal Electronics Engineer provides installation, integration, operation, maintenance, and repair support for the ground terminal architecture at customer sites as part of a specialized team, ensuring the availability of critical mission systems. You will leverage your experience to perform time-critical observation, assessment, repair, and monitoring of complex communications systems and data links, and you will present recommendations to inform decisions on mission-critical infrastructure and equipment.
Responsibilities
* Provide daily support and after-hours 24/7 response for technical operations, maintenance, and anomaly restoration for all systems assigned to the program
* Operate, maintain, repair/replace, and install equipment related to communication systems (antennas, servo systems, transmitters, receivers, mixers, switches, modems, upconverters/downconverters, amplifiers, IT hardware, fiber optic transmitters/receivers, waveguides, cables, and peripherals)
* Develop and execute routine and non-routine maintenance plans and schedules
* Diagnose equipment malfunctions using electronics principles and restore mission-critical operations at system, sub-system, LRU, and board levels
* Document equipment failures and prepare status reports; support CONOPs and improvements to operations and maintenance
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams on installations/upgrades, test activities, IT security patches, and anomaly restoration
* Provide training to operations and maintenance personnel
* Provide COMSEC support, including cryptographic equipment operation and keying material handling/training
* Maintain professionalism with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
* Travel as required to CONUS/OCONUS sites
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications for Level 3
* Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline plus 5 years of technical/engineering experience OR Master’s degree in STEM plus 3 years of experience OR 9 years of related experience in lieu of degree
* Strong technical communications and documentation skills; ability to work in a diverse team
* Experience with repair, configuration, troubleshooting, and operations of network devices, computer systems (Windows/Linux), and communications equipment
* Proficiency with VMS, Windows, VxWorks, and/or Linux/UNIX
* Experience with scripting (Perl, Python, PowerShell or similar)
* Willingness to complete a two-year overseas tour
* Active DoD Top Secret Clearance & SCI Access
* Ability to pass CI Polygraph prior to start
Basic Qualifications for Level 4
* Bachelor’s degree in STEM plus 8 years of experience OR Master’s degree in STEM plus 6 years OR 12 years of related experience in lieu of degree
* Same requirements as Level 3 for communications, systems, scripting, overseas tour, clearance
Preferred Qualifications
* Active DoD Top Secret Clearance / SCI with CI polygraph within last five years
* Certifications such as Network+, Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level 1 or higher
* Experience in operations, maintenance, or IT of digital electronics, or RF systems in DoD/Intelligence Community; military experience is a plus
* Linux administration and network hardware configuration (switches/routers/firewalls)
* Hands-on experience with circuit repair and test equipment
* Knowledge of digital modulation techniques (e.g., BPSK, QPSK) and various protocols (RS-232/422, GPIB, TCP/UDP)
* Proficiency in programming/scripting (Perl, Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
* Ham radio and SDR experience beneficial; prior COMSEC experience
* Experience with development contracts such as Atlantis, Rushmore, COAST is desirable
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00; Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00. Details depend on scope, experience, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply. Benefits include health and life insurance, savings plan, holidays, and PTO.
The application period is approximately 20 days from posting. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit the Northrop Grumman site. U.S. Citizenship is required for government clearance positions.
Additional Information
Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: Polygraph. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
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