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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Systems Engineer - COMMS - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,800.0 - $203,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Digital Technology, Python (Programming Language), Link 16, MATLAB, Microsoft Visio, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C1B15F7B34514C58BF06E6D2D6FF9A87/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree * U.S Citizenship is required * A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance * Experience in Comms applications, including developing and applying models in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++ Experience in developing and implementing novel systems, * Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields * Strong understanding of networking strategies including TCP/IP & WAN architectures * Familiar with current network products and technologies such as routers, firewalls, and switches * RF and digital system design & analysis * Antenna theory and operation * Comms integration and testing * System Performance Verification and Component Qualifications for Flight * System Engineering, Requirements Derivation * Design documentation: E.g. Visio, Catia, interconnects and rack elevations * Experience using simulators and test equipment to verify integration of radio within mission system. * Knowledge of message formats for common DoD radio links (e.g., Link16). ## Description * Serve as the technical SME for COMMS waveforms, capabilities, and CONOPS across multiple programs and pursuits. * Provide technical consultation and guidance to internal stakeholders (engineering, business development, program management) and external customers. * Develop and maintain COMMS technology roadmaps aligned with emerging customer needs, mission threads, and enterprise strategies. * Coordinate and integrate COMMS activities with adjacent systems and technologies to ensure end-to-end solution coherence. * Lead and/or support technical trades, architecture development, and design reviews related to COMMS solutions. * Supervise, mentor, and provide technical oversight to junior and mid-level engineers working in the COMMS domain. * Review, supervise, and validate performance models, link budgets, and system-level estimates. * Support proposal development, including technical volumes, basis-of-estimate inputs, and customer briefings. * Represent the COMMS product area in internal and external technical forums, working groups, and customer engagements. * Identify technical risks, gaps, and opportunities within the COMMS product area and propose mitigation and investment strategies. * Develop and maintain comms related requirements within systems using existing military radios. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Wolfenstein 3D Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/525-wolfenstein-3d-postmortem) - [You’re a great coder? 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