Principal/Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks Principal/Senior Principal Electronics Engineers in Maryland for hands-on troubleshooting, test equipment work, and cross-functional coordination. Role involves hardware/software test solutions for RF and digital products, with emphasis on automated factory processes and production environments.

Required are STEM degrees with progressive experience and current secret clearance; SAP clearance capability is a plus. Travel up to 10% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years’ experience; Master’s with 3 years; Ph.D. with 0 years; 4 years in lieu allowed.
• Active government Secret Clearance required; SAP clearance ability.
• Experience in production environment and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Designing and supporting automated factory processes for Mission Security products.
• Processing inbound returns/RMRs for analysis and rework planning.
• Developing flexible hardware and software test solutions for RF and digital products.
• Troubleshooting deliverables with vendors and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

C programming

Test & measurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

LabWindows CVI

Mentor Graphics

Zuken

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.This Principal/Senior Principal Electronics Engineer position requires hands-on experience troubleshooting complex systems, experience working with Test and Measurement equipment, and internal/external cross-functional coordination.Typical Roles and Responsibilities include:Designing and supporting automated factory processes and tools to support Mission Security productsProcessing inbound product returns/RMRs for analysisDesign and support of flexible Hardware & Software test solutions for digital and RF productsTroubleshooting deliverable hardware and proposing reworkVendor and manufacturing follow in support of new test equipmentThis position is contingent upon the candidates having a current Active government Secret Clearance, and the ability to achieve a SAP Clearance.Basic Qualifications for the Principal Electronics Engineer:Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years’ experience, Master's degree in STEM with 3 years’ experience, Ph.D. degree in STEM with 0 years’ experience. An additional 4 years’ experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.Current, Active government Secret ClearanceExperience in a technical leadership roleExperience working in a production environmentThe ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagramsAbility to work with minimal direction and guidanceFamiliarity with test requirements definition, procedures or designExperience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)Experience with test & measurement equipmentComfortable performing hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardwareBasic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer:Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years’ experience, Master's degree in STEM with 6 years’ experience, Ph.D. degree in STEM with 3 years’ experience. An additional 4 years’ experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.Current, Active government Secret ClearanceExperience in a technical leadership roleExperience working in a production environmentThe ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagramsAbility to work with minimal direction and guidanceFamiliarity with test requirements definition, procedures or designExperience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)Experience with test & measurement equipmentComfortable performing hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardwareEffective verbal and written communicationPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM disciplineFamiliarity with Mission Security products and processesTest design and integrationExperience with C programming in LabWindows CVIExperience with automating test & measurement equipment in a production environmentExperience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)Experience with Embedded Software developmentProficiency with digital, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital designPrimary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.