Principal / Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

ngc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Electronics Engineer to join a field engineering team. You will support radar hardware/software integration, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment on advanced radar systems, with substantial travel to domestic locations.

The role requires strong RF engineering knowledge, hardware/software integration skills, and the ability to work across engineering teams and customers. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 5 years of related experience; or a Master’s with 3 years.
• Strong hardware/software integration and test experience.
• Knowledge of RF engineering, radar functionality and radar hardware.
• Experience using lab equipment to diagnose and validate system behavior.
• Willingness to travel to domestic customer locations (25–50%).
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain SAP clearance or program-specific clearances.

Responsibilities

• Support radar hardware/software integration, test execution, verification, and product sustainment.
• Troubleshoot electronics and electrical issues in lab and field environments.
• Lead or support integration, test, data analysis, and digital instrumentation tasks.
• Contribute to RCCA investigations and development of corrective actions.
• Develop and test radar assemblies, subsystems, and test equipment components.
• Operate lab tools (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers) to diagnose issues.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, leadership, and customers to communicate status and risks.
• Balance multiple assignments with initiative and sound engineering judgment.

Skills

Radar hardware

RF engineering

Hardware/software integration

Lab equipment proficiency

Test and troubleshooting

Documentation & communication

Travel readiness

Security clearance ready

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Digital oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Senior Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD with 25-50% travel to customer locations within the United States.

Most travel is expected after development efforts in Baltimore are complete or nearing completion.

What You’ll get to Do:

Join our highly skilled Field Engineering team and support the development, integration, test, and sustainment of advanced radar and mission systems supporting the Tactical Fighters Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex electronic and RF-based systems critical to mission success, with responsibilities spanning radar hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, verification, root cause analysis, and product sustainment.

You will play a key technical role across the product lifecycle, supporting engineering execution from requirements analysis through system integration, lab and field test, issue resolution, and customer support. This position is well suited for an experienced engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment, applies strong technical judgment to solve difficult problems, and communicates effectively across engineering disciplines and customer interfaces.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support all phases of the system lifecycle with primary emphasis on radar hardware/software integration, test execution, system verification, and product sustainment.

• Perform complex electronics and electrical troubleshooting on Prime Mission Equipment and associated test equipment in both laboratory and field environments.

• Lead or support integration, test, data analysis, and digital instrumentation activities associated with radar and electronic systems.

• Participate in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, failure analysis, and development of corrective actions to resolve technical issues and improve product performance.

• Research, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including radar assemblies, subsystems, and test equipment components.

• Use standard and specialized laboratory equipment, including digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, to diagnose issues and validate system behavior.

• Support the development and execution of lab system test setups, test readiness activities, and disciplined test operations.

• Interface frequently with internal engineering teams, program leadership, and customer representatives to communicate technical status, identify risks, and drive issue resolution.

• Balance multiple assignments effectively while demonstrating initiative, technical ownership, and sound engineering decision-making.

• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

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

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience.

• Strong understanding of hardware/software integration and test.

• Knowledge of RF engineering, radar functionality, and radar hardware.

• Experience using standard and specialized laboratory equipment, including digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, to diagnose issues and validate system behavior.

• Experience with using test tools to troubleshoot and repair radar systems in laboratory and/or field environments.

• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic customer locations for business trips and short-term assignments (25-50% travel).

• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required. Must have the ability to obtain/maintain SAP clearance and/or program-specific clearances.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 6 years of related engineering experience.

• Strong understanding of hardware/software integration and test.

• Knowledge of RF engineering, radar functionality, and radar hardware.

• Experience using standard and specialized laboratory equipment, including digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, to diagnose issues and validate system behavior.

• Experience with using test tools to troubleshoot and repair radar systems in laboratory and/or field environments.

• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic customer locations for business trips and short-term assignments (25-50% travel).

• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required. Must have the ability to obtain/maintain SAP clearance and/or program-specific clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar functionality and hardware at the component level.

• Experience with lab system test setups, modes of operation, communications interfaces, and disciplined test execution.

• Experience working with complex RF devices and advanced electronic systems.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, manage multiple technical tasks, and execute with limited oversight.

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.