Principal or Sr Principal Electronics Engineer

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore (Linthicum), MD. This is a fulltime onsite position that offers the 9/80 Schedule.

What You’ll get to Do

The Principal or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer demands a combination of hardware and software expertise, practical experience with DC, analog, digital, or RF test and measurement equipment, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems. Team members collaborate closely with various specialists, including test technicians, robotics engineers, electronics design engineers, and radar subject matter experts.

Typical Roles and Responsibilities include

• Understanding design to cost, scope, and schedule
• Test Requirements definition
• Design of flexible Hardware & Software test solutions together with a team of experts
• Manufacturing support during the hardware build process
• Integration of Hardware & Software into a functioning system
• Certification with the Quality & Mission Assurance organizations
• System deployment and factory support
• Software maintenance and / or Hardware refresh initiatives

• This opening can be filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level.
• This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications - Principal Electronics Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience - OR - a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience - OR - a Ph.D degree in STEM with 0 years of experience
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• Demonstrated mix of hardware and software skills
• Experience with text-based programming languages (e.g. C /C++)
• Background and working knowledge in RF, digital and power theory and concepts
• Experience with test & measurement equipment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. An active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required prior to start.

Basic Qualifications - Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years of related experience - OR - a Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience - OR - a Ph.D degree in STEM with 4 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Test design and integration background
• Experience with Integrated Microwave Assembly (IMA) test development and testing.
• Programming experience with National Instruments Test Stand, LabWindows CVI, C, C++, C#, Python.
• Experience using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeters, Power Supplies.
• Working knowledge of RF measurements such as S-parameters, Noise Figure, Phase Noise, TOI, and Compression.
• Familiarity with/working knowledge of serial digital communications and RF Test Program Set (TPS) development.
• Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)
• Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital design
• Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS - PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
• A current, active US Government Secret security clearance.

Pay and benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following

Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range

$108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$135,800.00 - $203,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.