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Principal Communications Electronics Engineer​/Sr. Principal Comm Security Clearance

Job in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, 32901, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal Communications Electronics Engineer/Sr. Principal Comm with Security Clearance
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…
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