Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join the Mission Systems team in Baltimore, MD. You will provide technical assistance with the installation and test support of a phase array sensor system on a platform, acting as the knowledge expert on an MS team and coordinating with other engineers to ensure successful operation.

The position requires a STEM bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience (5+ years for Principal).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with airborne AESA radar/communications systems or related engineering disciplines.
• Willing to work rotating schedules, including periodic shift and weekend work.
• Willing to train in Baltimore and relocate to Palmdale after two years.
• US Citizenship and Top Secret clearance required; ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Post-installation and shop floor system testing coordination.
• Pre-mission system test support.
• Collect, evaluate and report test results.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic and test software.
• Recommend corrective actions for system repairs.
• Design and modify equipment processes to improve safety and efficiency.
• Provide direction during work by repair technicians.
• Support operational missions and customer meetings.

Skills

AESA radar

Electrical Eng

Mechanical Eng

System Eng

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Test equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as an Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD.

***After an initial period of training for one year in Baltimore, and after acquiring all required security clearances, you will travel to Palmdale, CA for a two-year assignment.***

What You’ll get to Do:

Be responsible for providing technical assistance with the installation and test support of a phase array sensor system on a platform. As the system knowledge expert, you will be working on an MS team and using sophisticated supported equipment with other engineers to provide the prime contractor with knowledge and assist with system operation. Other duties include mission support, providing monitoring and operational guidance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conducting post-installation, shop floor system testing in coordination with other platform systems
• Conducting pre-mission system test support
• Collect, evaluate and report on test results
• Troubleshooting system and test-set electrical, electronic and test software
• Recommending corrective action for system repairs
• Devising equipment design and procedural changes to improve safety and efficiency
• Providing direction/oversight during the conduct of work performed by repair technicians
• Supporting operational missions
• Providing support at other field sites and test facilities
• Supporting various customer meetings at customer locations
• Periodic shift work may be required based on operational needs

This position may be filled as an Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for an Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: airborne AESA radar/communications systems, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering.
• Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customer.
• Must be willing to work out of Baltimore for the initial training period and upon return from the two-year assignment in Palmdale, CA.
• Must be willing to support additional occasional travel up to 10%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.).
• US Citizen and current/active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain SAP clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: airborne AESA radar/communications systems, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering.
• Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customer.
• Must be willing to work out of Baltimore for the initial training period and upon return from the two-year assignment in Palmdale, CA.
• Must be willing to support additional occasional travel up to 10%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.).
• US Citizen and current/active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain SAP clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in integration and test techniques, MATLAB, or related signal analysis tools; interfacing protocols, test equipment, and customer interaction.
• Experience with RF and radar technologies.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.

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.

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