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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 Space Systems is seeking a Communications Systems Verification Engineer to work in Redondo Beach, California. This role requires, at minimum, TS clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain SCI clearance. SCI clearance is preferred and will be needed for the duration of the role.The engineer will be expected to have a command on core communications systems engineering concepts from their electrical engineering degree to perform analysis, understand requirements for communications systems and the units that comprise it and verify requirements by analyzing test data for applicable metrics. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop Verification Plans (may include Verification Test & Acceptance Test Plans) and Requirement Verification Plans (RVPs)
- Develop Subsystem & Unit Analysis Plans (as applicable)
- Develop Subsystem and Unit Verification Plans
- Update/develop Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM) for Subsystem(s) and Units, contained within specifications.
- Develop updates to the Verification Activity Matrix (VAM)
- Develop Integration & Test Plans
- Develop Subsystem/Unit Test Plans
- Communication systems: Signal amplification, analysis via frequency domain, etc.
- RF and digital hardware design: VSWR, Gain, Noise Figure, etc.
- Signal detection and estimation: BPSK, QAM, Nearest Neighbor, etc.
- Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR Master's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering discipline and 3+years of engineering experience.
- Practical working experience with system/unit verification, and performance analysis and simulation
- Technical experience with supporting hardware sell-off utilizing antenna, RF, digital, and microelectronic technologies.
- DoD clearance at the Top Secret or SCI level required.
- Candidates have completed specialty or relevant coursework in Communication Theory and Digital Signal Processing
- Experience with baseband and digital signal processing, and waveform design
- Possesses strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with developing test plans and testing requirements using core systems engineering principles.
About the Company
Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, VA, United States
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