Principal Electronics Engineer – AESA Radar & Test Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer to support installation and testing of a phase array sensor system. The role begins with training in Baltimore, followed by a two-year assignment in Palmdale, CA with travel up to 10% and a need for U.S.

citizenship and high clearance. Responsibilities include post-installation testing, mission support, data collection and analysis, and interfacing with customers at various sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with airborne AESA radar/communications systems or similar engineering background.
• Willingness to work rotating schedules and periodic travel up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI and SAP clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide installation and test support for a phase array sensor system.
• Conduct post-installation and pre-mission system testing.
• Collect, evaluate and report test results; troubleshoot issues.
• Recommend corrective actions and design/procedural changes.
• Support operations at field sites and customer meetings.

Skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

RF testing equipment

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer to support installation and testing of a phase array sensor system. The role begins with training in Baltimore, followed by a two-year assignment in Palmdale, CA with travel up to 10% and a need for U.S.

citizenship and high clearance. Responsibilities include post-installation testing, mission support, data collection and analysis, and interfacing with customers at various sites.