Digital Hardware Engineer - 2/3 (Alice Springs Australia)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: 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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) sector is seeking an Digital Hardware Engineer 2/3 to become a member of the Ground Terminal Department, working as part of a motivated, diverse, and technically talented group located at a field site in Alice Springs, AU.
This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3

This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic rotating 12-hour shifts . A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.
The hardware team requires individuals with digital communication systems maintenance experience who can work in a structured configuration control environment.

The selected candidate will be required to:
• Know basic communication theory and be familiar with digital and analog modulation/demodulation techniques
• Perform system, subsystem, unit and board-level troubleshooting and repair
• Develop and modify procedures for alignment
• Respond to system and subsystem anomalies as required.
• Explain root cause and fault resolution to a technical and non-technical audience
• Have experience using oscilloscopes, BER testers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, volt meters and other equipment used for testing digital communication systems
• Have an understanding of AC & DC electronic theory as well as various communication protocols such as RS232, RS422, GPIB, etc.
• Have experience with BPSK & QPSK waveforms and methods for testing and troubleshooting systems that use such techniques