Space Systems Engineer

5 days ago


Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Northrop Grumman Full time

Company Overview

Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of innovative aerospace and defense solutions. Our Strategic Space Systems Division offers a range of launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil, and commercial customers.

Salary Range

The estimated annual salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal / Sr. Principal Ground Hardware Engineer to join our team in Alice Springs, AU. As a key member of the Ground Terminal and Infrastructure Department, you will be responsible for providing operation, maintenance, and repair for the ground terminal architecture at customer sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily activities and after-hours 24/7 response for technical operations, maintenance, and repair of end-to-end communications capabilities
  • Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of communications systems and components for ground to space communication links
  • Craft and execute preventative maintenance plans for large antenna platforms and associated equipment
  • Apply technical knowledge of electronics principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply skills to restore mission critical operations at the system, sub-system, line replaceable unit, and board level
  • Operate, maintain, repair/replace, and install various types of electrical equipment and devices related to all aspects of satellite communications
  • Support development teams generating the next stages of mission execution infrastructure and systems culminating in integration, operation, and maintenance of these systems
  • Utilize sound technical writing to document equipment failures, prepare status reports, and assist in developing concepts of operations (CONOPs) and improvements to the operations of communication systems

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline with 5 years of engineering/technical experience or Master's Degree with 3 years of engineering/technical experience or High School Diploma/G.E.D plus 9 years of engineering/technical experience
  • Possess and demonstrates work-related experience with the operation, maintenance, and repair of RF Communication systems
  • Possess system-level test experience working with antenna/ground hardware
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance & SCI Access
  • Ability to obtain/Pass CI Poly Examination

Benefits:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive overseas compensation package including relocation assistance, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Location: Alice Springs, AU



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