Principal Radar Electronics Engineer – Field Lead

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to join the Field Engineering team on the MESA Radar Integration program. The role includes on-site leadership, system integration, and sustainment tasks with international travel.

After a training period in Baltimore, the position may move to Seattle for a two-year long-term assignment, with travel up to 10% CONUS and 25-40% OCONUS, and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with airborne AESA radar/communications systems, Electrical/Mechanical/System Engineering or similar background.
• Willing to work rotating schedules, including periodic shift work and weekends.
• Willing to work out of Baltimore for initial training and after Seattle assignment.
• Willing to travel up to 10% CONUS and 25-40% OCONUS.
• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required; ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI and SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the MESA Radar Integration and Field Support team across the MESA product line.
• Act as lead Field Support Engineer in Seattle and provide on-site support at other locations, including integration, test, and sustainment.
• Provide expert support for E‑7 Surveillance Radar/IFF systems and document actions.
• Offer on-the-job training to customer and Boeing personnel.
• Participate in coordination meetings with Boeing and customer stakeholders; support Sunday–Thursday with flexible hours.

Skills

AESA radar/communications

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

System Engineering

Security clearance

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

C#

Java

VxWorks

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to join the Field Engineering team on the MESA Radar Integration program. The role includes on-site leadership, system integration, and sustainment tasks with international travel.

After a training period in Baltimore, the position may move to Seattle for a two-year long-term assignment, with travel up to 10% CONUS and 25-40% OCONUS, and potential for extension.