Job Title: Principal / Sr. Principal Digital Hardware Engineer
About the Job
We are seeking a highly qualified Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Hardware Engineer to join our program hardware team located in Alice Springs, AU.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications 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 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.
About Northrop Grumman
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