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# Systems Engineer communications systems/network

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Stafford, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bc9c429ffa9002f6

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 5 years of exp or a Master's degree with 3 years of exp; or High School diploma / Equivalent with 9 years of exp may be accepted in lieu of degree
 * Electronics experience such as: Navy [CTM] Cryptologic Technician Maintenance, [ET] Electronic tech, [FCT] Fire control Tech or Army 35T series MOS our other similar experience
 * Ability to climb ladders and use personnel lifts for heights to approximately 50 feet (using approved fall protection equipment), ascend and descend ~60 feet of stairs
 * Ability to install and uninstall (lift) devices weighing 50 pounds
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical writing skills
 * Valid driver's license
 * Shift - 1st shift with rotating weekend supports (~every 14 weeks)
 * Favorable SECNAV 5512 for visitor base access
 * TS SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Poly, * Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
 * RF engineering and technologies
 * Microwave engineering and technologies
 * Presenting technical and management level briefings
 * Developing test methods to characterize signals and performance

## Description

* Support Network Operations and Maintenance
 * provide technical support on large antenna platforms and associated equipment in the generation of Radio Frequency (RF) signals and communications systems
 * Provide systems engineering support for the lifecycle management of RF signal transmission and receiving systems
 * Analyze problems with existing equipment, design and implement corrective actions and modifications
 * Evaluate customer requirements, determine existing system capability to meet requirements and define, design, develop and implement system changes to meet requirements that are not met by the existing system
 * RF test methods
 * Use and operate test equipment to include: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, power meter, signal generator, pulse generator, multi-meter or Digital Volt Meter (DVM), fiber optic testers
 * Troubleshoot equipment problems, isolating causes and taking proper action to resolve problems
 * Perform corrective maintenance and integrate approved equipment modifications into the existing customer baseline
 * Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), recapitalization efforts from system requirements, cost and schedule to the development, integration, and testing of replacement systems


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