Principal/Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 108,800 - 203,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer. The role involves design, prototyping, and support for cutting-edge electronic hardware, requiring collaboration within a cross-functional team. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience, along with the potential to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. This position mandates 100% on-site work.

Benefits include health plans, education assistance, and a 9/80 work schedule, with a salary range from $108,800 to $203,600.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience for Principal role; 8+ years for Senior Principal.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Active Secret clearance.
• Experience in design and signal routing.
• Proficiency with relevant design tools and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and support development of RF, digital, and mixed signal modules.
• Collaborate within cross-functional Integrated Product Teams.
• Organize and manage project milestones and deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring.

Skills

PWB/CCA design

Signal routing

Chip-scale packaging technologies

AutoCAD

Xpedition software

3D modeling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

PhD in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Xpedition

NX

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Linthicum, Maryland and will require 100% on-site work.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Design, prototyping and production support of state‑of‑the‑art RF, digital, and mixed signal multi‑chip modules (MCMs), Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using various substrate materials and chip‑scale packaging technologies.
• Collaboration within a cross‑functional Integrated Product Team (IPT); effective and timely communication with peers in adjacent functions, including electrical design, systems engineering, thermal analysis, structural analysis, drafting, supply chain management and manufacturing.
• Organizing and prioritizing tasks to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced personnel.

This position may be filled as a Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer or a Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer.

This position is contingent upon contract award and the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Active Secret clearance.
• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start.
• Experience with PWB/CCA design and signal routing, including chip‑scale packaging technologies and substrate/PWB layout.
• Working knowledge of materials, specifications, manufacturing processes and design tools utilized for multi‑chip modules, PWBs and CCAs.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or Xpedition software.
• Familiarity with NX or other 3D modeling software.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Active Secret clearance.
• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start.
• Experience with PWB/CCA design and signal routing, including chip‑scale packaging technologies and substrate/PWB layout.
• Working knowledge of materials, specifications, manufacturing processes and design tools utilized for multi‑chip modules, PWBs and CCAs.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or Xpedition software.
• Familiarity with NX or other 3D modeling software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
• A current/active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
• Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.100 engineering drawing practices.
• Familiarity with thermal and structural analysis considerations, methodologies, and software tools.
• Experience with hands‑on assembly and testing of prototype electronic hardware.
• Experience in a technical leadership role on a cross‑functional product development team.
• Experience routing RF signals.

Benefits

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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

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

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.