Principal or Sr Principal Electronics Engineer

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD with occasional travel to Palmdale, CA (approximately 25-30%).

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

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

This position may be filled as a Principal Electronics Engineer or Sr Principal Electronics Engineer.

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
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution
• Knowledge and experience with RF Hardware and test equipment
• 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 support occasional travel up to 25-30%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)
• US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance are required; must have the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access

Basic Qualifications For a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 8 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
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution
• Knowledge and experience with RF Hardware and test equipment
• 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 support occasional travel up to 25-30%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)
• US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance are required; must have the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as Technical lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex HW/SW integration problems
• 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: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.