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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Communications Hardware Engineer / Principal Communications Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Palmdale, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, VoIP, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Software Design Documents, Network Interface Controllers, Internet Protocol, Strategies of Testing, Information Technology - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1cedc7470ab33c5 ## About the Role * Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience. * Must have experience with Team Center. * Must have a working knowledge of US DoD Communication systems such as RT-1990s (ARC-210 Generation 5) for supporting autonomous aircraft voice systems. * Must have experience with communications technologies such as Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Voice over IP (VoIP), Information Assurance (IA), satellite, and Line-of-Sight (LOS) radio frequency (RF) communications. * Must have the ability to travel up to 25% of the time * Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)., * Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR or a PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline 1 year of related professional/military experience. * Must be Proficient in Team Center. * Must have a working knowledge of US DoD Communication systems such as RT-1990s (ARC-210 Generation 5) for supporting autonomous aircraft voice systems. * Must have experience with communications technologies such as Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Voice over IP (VoIP), Information Assurance (IA), satellite, and Line-of-Sight (LOS) radio frequency (RF) communications. * Must have the ability to travel up to 25% of the time * Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)., * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering with an emphasis on RF communications or computer networks. * Working knowledge of RS-422, MIL-STD-1553, and internet protocol (IP) based networks, development and test methodologies. * Working knowledge of US DoD Communication systems such as RT-1990s (ARC-210 Generation 5) for supporting autonomous aircraft voice systems. * Working knowledge of Link-16 (MIDS / JTRS) and other tactical data links. * Working knowledge of Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communication systems. * Working knowledge of Cybersecurity implementation and Risk Management Framework (RMF) * Proficient in Team Center. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work confidently in a high-pressure environment while interacting with all levels of staff from flight-line and field technicians to executive management. * Ability to perform duties with limited supervision, excellent initiative and attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team-based environment. * Active US Government Top Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). ## Description * Perform installation, integration, check-out, and formal testing of communications and data link systems in military flight test environments including on a flight line, in a hangar, and in Command-and-Control centers. * Perform field troubleshooting and repair of communications and data link systems in military flight test environments including operations on a flight line, in a hangar, and in Command-and-Control centers. * Perform and support design reviews and reviews of design related documentation such as Interface Control Documents, system and subsystem design documents, and Software Installation Procedures. * Perform laboratory and flight test planning and execution. * Perform change management and engineering change proposal (ECP) duties, including preparation, analysis, planning and execution. * Support development and management of integrated schedules, earned value, risk management, and status reports & briefings and other program communications. * This role requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time. 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