Principal/Electrical Engineer - Digital/Mixed Signal - Dulles

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm that is at the forefront of technological advancements in space technology. As an Electrical Digital/Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to design and analyze complex electronic circuits for spacecraft applications. This role involves collaborating with a diverse team, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with technical requirements. You will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions that impact lives globally. If you are passionate about space technology and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 2+ years of experience in Circuit Design for Electrical Engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuits for spacecraft applications.
• Perform detailed circuit design analyses and documentation.
• Support board through manufacturing and testing phases.

Skills

Electrical digital/mixed-signal Circuit Design

PCB layout

FPGA

MCU code development

Signal Integrity analysis

Failure modes and Effects analysis

Team collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Requisition ID: R10183126

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

We have an opening for an Electrical Digital/Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be located in Dulles, VA.

The Avionics Digital Hardware Development Group, responsible for the development of spacecraft avionics hardware, is seeking an experienced Electrical Digital/Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer to perform detailed circuit design of hardware including flight part selection, schematic capture, and working with CAD personnel for part placement PCB layout planning and routing. Responsibilities also include performing detailed circuit design analyses and documentation of the design in accordance with program requirements and institutional processes.

In this role you will:

Design

• Design electronic circuits with digital and analog functionality for spacecraft applications

• Select components with suitable radiation qualities

• Interact with other team members and software group to determine interfaces and operating characteristics

• Lead the effort to incorporate a wide range of technologies and design architectures into a variety of Northrop Grumman satellite systems

• With general direction, plan, prepare and complete all design and development activities and provide technical oversight to junior engineers

• Participate in or lead design reviews

• Perform deep dive reviews for peers

• Work with fabrication team on board layout and build. Define layout constraints and provide oversight to board layout personnel

• Support board through manufacturing of breadboards, engineering models, and flight units

• Select parts, identify alternate parts, and help resolve issues at the part level

• Designs avionics systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles

Circuit Analysis

• Perform design analysis of complex avionics such as Worst-Case (WCA), Part Stress (PSA), Failure modes and Effects (FMEA), Signal Integrity (SI) and Timing analysis

• Perform all detailed analysis and follow up to assure compliance with all technical, program and contractual requirements

• Analyze avionics systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles

Documentation

• Generate documentation and review packages for flight boards

• Develop performance specification

• Decompose system level requirements and related performance criteria to the avionics box, card and FPGA level

Test and Support

• Support the development of a detailed test plan to evaluate avionics in accordance with stated requirements

• Test and debug boards. Bench level verification of board functionality. Work either individually or as part of a team to develop test procedures and hardware to verify breadboards, engineering models, and flight units

• Support delivery of board to box-level assembly, including testing and debug

Programmatic

• Provide inputs for technical, cost and schedule performance

• Participate in pre-proposal cost and technical assessments

• Effectively operate within a multi-discipline engineering team

• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings

Mentoring

• Mentor junior engineers to help them understand design practices & processes

Basic Qualifications

This position can be filled at either the Electrical Engineer or Principal Electrical Engineer level, depending on education level and years of experience.

• A minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

• Ability to obtain a TS clearance

• US Citizenship

• Electrical Engineer position:

• At least 2 years of Electrical digital/mixed-signal Circuit Design experience (or a Master’s)

• Principal Electrical Engineer position:

• At least 5 years of Electrical digital/mixed-signal Circuit Design experience (3 years with Master's or a PhD)

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive technical expertise, including full knowledge of other related disciplines

• Experience developing technical solutions to complex problems

• Able to perform work without appreciable direction

• Able to create and review designs considering long-term company objectives

• Experience guiding the successful completion of major programs

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• A passion for space and space technology

These additional skills will also be a plus: PCB layout, FPGA, MCU code development and testing.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical

• Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

• Flexible Schedules

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Salary Range: $89,400 - $134,200

Salary Range 2: $110,300 - $165,500

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirm