Digital Hardware Engineer - 2/3 (Alice Springs Australia)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) sector is seeking an Digital Hardware Engineer 2/3 to become a member of the Ground Terminal Department, working as part of a motivated, diverse, and technically talented group located at a field site in Alice Springs, AU.

**This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3 **

This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic rotating 12-hour shifts . A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.

The hardware team requires individuals with digital communication systems maintenance experience who can work in a structured configuration control environment. 

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 2: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technical, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 2 years of experience engineering/technical experience OR a Masters' Degree in Science, Technical, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 0 years of engineering/technical experience

• Knowledge and understanding of basic communication theory, digital and analog modulation/demodulation techniques, AC & DC electronic theory

• Active in scope DoD Top Secret Clearance OR SCI Access at time of application

• Ability to obtain/pass CI Poly Examination prior to start date

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

• 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

• Active in scope DoD Top Secret Clearance OR SCI Access at time of application

• Ability to obtain/pass CI Poly Examination prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.