Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in the United States is seeking Electronics Engineer roles at Principal or Sr. Principal levels to contribute to DoD system development and integration.

Roles require a Secret clearance, understanding of design to cost, and strong hardware/software integration capabilities. Responsibilities include requirements definition, test solution design, manufacturing support, and system deployment, with potential involvement in certification and ongoing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years’ experience or higher.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Experience reading specifications, schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Understanding design to cost, scope, and schedule
• Requirements definition
• Design of flexible Hardware & Software test solutions with a team
• Manufacturing support during hardware build
• Integration of Hardware & Software into a functioning system
• Certification with the Quality organization
• System deployment and factory support
• Software maintenance and/or Hardware refresh initiatives

Skills

C/C++ programming

RF theory

Digital design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understanding design to cost, scope, and schedule
• Requirements definition
• Design of flexible Hardware & Software test solutions together with a team of experts
• Manufacturing support during the hardware build process
• Integration of Hardware & Software into a functioning system
• Certification with the Quality organization
• System deployment and factory support
• Software maintenance and / or Hardware refresh initiatives

These roles are contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance.

These roles are contingent upon Program Award

The roles may be filled at either the T3 or T4 level per the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer:

• you must satisfy one of the following education/experience criteria to be considered for this position: 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.
• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• Mix of hardware and software skills
• Experience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)
• Background and working knowledge in RF, digital or power theory and concepts
• Experience with test & measurement equipment

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer:

• you must satisfy one of the following education/experience criteria to be considered for this position: 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.
• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• Mix of hardware and software skills
• Experience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)
• Background and working knowledge in RF, digital or power theory and concepts
• Experience with test & measurement equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Test design and integration background
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
• Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)
• Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital design
• Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS - PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
• Hands‑on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
• Active clearance

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.