Principal/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - Digital/Mixed Signal - Dulles

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Circuit Design Engineer to join their Tactical Space organization. This role involves designing innovative electronic circuits for spacecraft, performing detailed circuit analyses, and mentoring junior engineers. With a commitment to technological advancements, this position offers the chance to impact lives globally through cutting-edge projects. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art avionics systems. Join a team that values intellectual curiosity and pioneering spirit, and help invent the future of space technology.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of Electrical Circuit Design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuits for spacecraft applications.
• Perform design analysis and generate documentation for flight boards.

Skills

Electrical Circuit Design

Circuit Analysis

Documentation

Mentoring

Test and Debug

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Requisition ID: R10183430

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

We have an opening for an Electrical Circuit Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be located in Dulles, VA.

The Avionics Digital Hardware Development Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Circuit Design Engineer to perform detailed circuit design of hardware including flight part selection, schematic capture, and working with CAD personnel for part placement PCB layout planning and routing. Responsibilities also include performing detailed circuit design analyses and documentation of the design in accordance with program requirements and institutional processes.

In this role you will:

Design

• Design electronic circuits with digital, mixed signal, and some analog functionality for spacecraft applications

• Select components with suitable radiation qualities

• Interact with other team members and software group to determine interfaces and operating characteristics

• Lead the effort to incorporate a wide range of technologies and design architectures into a variety of Northrop Grumman satellite systems

• Plan, prepare, and complete all design and development activities and provide technical oversight to junior engineers

• Participate in or lead design reviews

• Perform deep dive reviews for peers

• Work with fabrication team on board layout and build. Define layout constraints and provide oversight to board layout personnel

• Support board through manufacturing of breadboards, engineering models, and flight units

• Select parts, identify alternate parts, and help resolve issues at the part level

• Design avionics systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles

Circuit Analysis

• Perform design analysis of complex avionics such as Worst-Case (WCA), Part Stress (PSA), Failure modes and Effects (FMEA), Signal Integrity (SI), and Timing analysis

• Perform all detailed analysis and follow up to assure compliance with all technical, program, and contractual requirements

Documentation

• Generate documentation and review packages for flight boards

• Develop performance specifications

• Decompose system level requirements and related performance criteria to the avionics box, card, and FPGA level

Test and Support

• Support the development of a detailed test plan to evaluate avionics in accordance with stated requirements

• Test and debug boards. Work either individually or as part of a team to develop test procedures and hardware to verify breadboards, engineering models, and flight units

• Support delivery of board to box-level assembly, including testing and debug

Programmatic

• Provide inputs for technical, cost, and schedule performance

• Participate in pre-proposal cost and technical assessments

• Effectively operate within a multi-discipline engineering team

• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings

Mentoring

• Mentor junior engineers to help them understand design practices & processes

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

• Ability to obtain a TS clearance

• US Citizenship

• Principal Electrical Engineer position: At least 5 years of Electrical Circuit Design experience (3 years with Master’s)

• Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer position: At least 9 years of Electrical Circuit Design experience (7 years with Master's or 4 years with a PhD)

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive technical expertise, including full knowledge of other related disciplines

• Experience developing technical solutions to complex problems

• Able to perform work without appreciable direction

• Able to create and review designs considering long-term company objectives

• Experience guiding the successful completion of major programs

• Experience interacting with senior external personnel on significant technical matters

• Experience with Requirements Verification using DOORS

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• A passion for space and space technology

Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, 401k, Educational Assistance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions, Paid Time Off, Health & Wellness Resources, Employee Discounts, and Flexible Schedules.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.