Principal / Sr. 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

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to lead hardware and software integration for complex electronic systems. You will drive panel design, schematics, and verification while coordinating with software teams and the Quality organization.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience, active Secret clearance, and hands-on experience across analog, digital, and power domains. Onsite work in Baltimore, MD is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 5 years’ experience, Master’s 3 years, or PhD 1 year.
• Ability to design hardware including panels, cables, schematics.
• Experience with analog, power, and digital electrical designs.

Responsibilities

• Panel design, electrical interconnects, schematics and acceptance criteria.
• Full design cycle from concept to fabrication and integration.
• Manufacturing support during hardware build and debugging.
• Integrate hardware with software into a functioning system.
• Certification with Quality and deployment support.

Skills

Hardware design

Panel design

Schematic layouts

Analog design

Digital design

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

PhD (optional)

Tools

DMMs/Oscilloscopes

Electrical design tools

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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking Principal Electronics Engineer/ Senior Principal Electronics Engineer in Baltimore, MD. This position requires a blend of Hardware and Software skills, experience with DC, Analog, Digital or RF test & measurement equipment, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems. Typical Roles and Responsibilities include:· Panel & cable design, electrical interconnects & schematics, developing acceptance criteria & certification procedures, and hardware checkout/troubleshooting.· Requirements definition· Full design cycle from conception through design to fabrication and integration/test.· 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 initiativesThis requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed belowThis requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level.Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer:Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years’ experience, Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years’ experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience. 4 years of additional experience can be considered in lieu of degreeExperience understanding in hardware design to include panel and/or cable design, schematic layouts, etc.Experience with Electrical designs such as integrated (analog, power, digital), panel design, cable design, and schematic layoutsAbility to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingActive US Government Secret ClearanceAbility to work onsite in Baltimore, MDBasic Qualifications Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer:Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years’ experience, Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years’ experience; or aExperience understanding in hardware design to include panel and/or cable design, schematic layouts, etc.Experience with Electrical designs such as integrated (analog, power, digital), panel design, cable design, and schematic layoutsAbility to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingActive US Government Secret ClearanceAbility to work onsite in Baltimore, MDPreferred Qualifications:· Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline· Experience with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware design and hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware· Experience with lab test equipment, such as DMMs, O-Scopes, or related· Experience with electrical design tools (e.g., Zuken, AutoCAD, PSpice, Siemens Capital)· Active SAP clearance**This position is contingent upon the ability to successfully transfer DoD Secret Clearance.Primary 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.