Principal / Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD seeks Principal or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer to join field engineering, radar hardware/software integration, and product sustainment with 25-50% travel to US customer sites.

You will lead tests, analyses, RCCA, and interface with engineering teams and customers while applying deep RF and radar knowledge in a hands-on environment; US citizenship and secret clearance required; SAP clearance possible.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support radar hardware/software integration, test, verification, and sustainment across the system lifecycle.
• Perform electronics troubleshooting in lab and field environments on Prime Mission Equipment.
• Lead or support integration, test, data analysis, and RCCA investigations.
• Design, develop, and test radar assemblies, subsystems, and test equipment components.
• Interface with internal teams, program leadership, and customer representatives to communicate status and risks.

Skills

Hardware/software integration

RF engineering

Radar hardware

Lab equipment

Travel willingness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: 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‑time 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‑time 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.

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.