Principal/Senior Principal Electromechanical Reliability Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electromechanical Reliability Engineer to join the Reliability Analysis Laboratory in Linthicum, MD.

You will analyze electronic components to identify root causes, work with cross-functional teams, and help implement corrective actions to improve product reliability. The role requires a US Government Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, and a strong background in circuit schematics, failure analysis, and reliability testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related field with required experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for more experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience with electronic circuit schematics and failure modes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical analysis for high-visibility investigations at a component level.
• Collaborate with materials, design, manufacturing, and test engineering teams.
• Diagnose and isolate failure modes using advanced electrical/thermal tools.
• Review schematics and assist with corrective actions for reliability.

Skills

Circuit schematics

Failure analysis

Verbal/written comms

US citizenship

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Parametric analyzers

Curve tracers

X-ray imaging

Time-domain reflectometry

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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/Sr. Principal Electromechanical Reliability Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

What You’ll Get to Do:

As a Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer within the Reliability Analysis Laboratory group you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our hardware engineering organization. You will provide critical analysis in support of high visibility investigations at a component level to solve root cause and guide multi-disciplinary engineering teams to optimal corrective actions. You will closely collaborate with materials, design, manufacturing and test engineering to ensure continuous product performance meets and exceeds customer requirements. Diagnose and isolate failure modes using advanced electrical and thermal characterization tools, including oscilloscopes, parametric analyzers, and curve tracers. Investigate and identify root causes of components and device level failures such as short, opens, excessive leakage, performance degradation, thermal instability Must have fundamental knowledge in failure mechanisms and accelerated life testing of electronic devices Analyze electronic components using non-destructive and destructive techniques such as X-ray imaging, acoustic microscope, time-domain reflectometry, IV curves Collaborate with cross-discipline teams of engineers to determine root cause and provide corrective action for improving reliability life cycle within design, manufacturing and qualification Familiarity with reading electronic schematics for electronic components and circuit cards Actively participate in technical reviews to share technical analysis results with program stakeholders Working knowledge of compound semiconductor fabrication and testing Fundamental knowledge of electronic packages construction and functionality: FPGA, QFNs, Wire-bonding, Flip-Chip devices Communicate technical results and status updates to management and program stakeholders Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary level of US Government security clearance per customer requirements This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active U.S Government Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active US. Government Secret Clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance.
• 5 years of experience with electronic circuit schematics and component failure modes/mechanisms.
• Demonstrated clear and effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to interact with team members, peers and leadership within NGMS and the customer community.
• Ability to work full-time onsite at the Linthicum, MD NGMS facility.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance.
• 8 years of experience with electronic circuit schematics and component failure modes/mechanisms.
• Ability to work full-time onsite at the Linthicum, MD NGMS facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current/active US Government Secret clearance
• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent industry years of experience
• Hand-on experience in diagnosing complex issues in electronics devices due to electrical, thermal, mechanical, material, design and manufacturing defects
• Experience with hands on electrical testing of electronic components and RF devices
• Knowledge of failure mechanisms and accelerated life testing based on JEDEC, MIL and IPC standards
• Experience using curve traces, power supplies, source meters, data-logging equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management and customers.
• Ability to read circuit schematics and mechanical drawings
• Innovative mindset with focus on problem solving and communicating complex technical issues with customers
• Demonstrated clear and effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to interact with team members, peers and leadership within NGMS and the customer community.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.