Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Saving plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an Electronics Engineer to blend hardware and software skills for designing and testing advanced electronic systems. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, panel/cable design, and cross-team collaboration across hardware and software disciplines.

The candidate should hold a STEM degree (BS with 2+ years or MS with 0 years) and be eligible for a US government Secret clearance; on-site work in Baltimore is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM; 2+ years experience or Master’s with 0 years; 4 years with no degree acceptable in lieu.
• Experience in hardware design including panel/cable design, schematics, and interfaces.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance; onsite work in Baltimore, MD.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of complex electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Panel and cable design with electrical interconnects.
• Develop acceptance criteria and certification procedures; hardware checkout and troubleshooting.
• Full design cycle from conception to fabrication and integration/testing.
• Manufacturing support during hardware build.
• Integration of hardware and software into a functioning system.
• Certification with Quality organization; system deployment support.

Skills

Panel design

Hardware/Software integration

Team collaboration

Clearance ready

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Zuken

AutoCAD

PSpice

Siemens Capital

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems's Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking an Electronics Engineer in Baltimore, MD. This position requires a blend of Hardware and Software skills, experience with DC, Analog, Digital or RF test & measurement equipment, and a hands‑on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems.

Typical Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Panel & cable design, electrical interconnects & schematics, developing acceptance criteria & certification procedures, and hardware checkout/troubleshooting.
• Requirements definition
• Full design cycle from conception through design to fabrication and integration/test.
• Manufacturing support during the hardware build process
• Integration of Hardware & Software into a functioning system
• Certification with the Quality organization
• System deployment and factory support
• Software maintenance and / or Hardware refresh initiatives

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years’ experience, Master's degree in STEM with 0 years’ experience. 4 years of additional experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Basic understanding in hardware design to include panel and/or cable design, schematic layouts, etc.
• Experience with Electrical designs such as integrated (analog, power, digital), panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Active US Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Experience with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware design and hands‑on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
• Experience with lab test equipment, such as DMMs, O-Scopes, or related
• Experience with electrical design tools (e.g., Zuken, AutoCAD, PSpice, Siemens Capital)
• Active SAP clearance

This position is contingent upon the ability to successfully transfer DoD Secret Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• saving plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• a discretionary bonus

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.