AESA Electronics Engineer – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Electronics Engineer to join the Baltimore team, focusing on phase array sensor systems and test support. The role requires expertise in AESA radar systems, RF hardware, and extensive systems engineering knowledge, with travel up to 25–30% to meet customer needs.

The position offers opportunities across principal levels and emphasizes engineering leadership, testing, and collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with airborne AESA radar/communications systems or related engineering domains.
• Knowledge of RF hardware and test equipment; willing to travel up to 25–30%.
• Willing to work rotating schedule, including weekends, as needed to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance with installation and test support of a phase array sensor system.
• Serve as system knowledge expert on MS team and assist with system operation.
• Monitor and provide operational guidance during missions.
• Coordinate post-installation testing with other platform systems.
• Support various customer meetings at customer locations.

Skills

Systems Engineering concepts

RF hardware

Test equipment knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

RF test equipment

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Electronics Engineer to join the Baltimore team, focusing on phase array sensor systems and test support. The role requires expertise in AESA radar systems, RF hardware, and extensive systems engineering knowledge, with travel up to 25–30% to meet customer needs.

The position offers opportunities across principal levels and emphasizes engineering leadership, testing, and collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines. U.S.