Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer to join the AMS Engineering & Sciences team. This full-time onsite role requires a Secret clearance and offers a 9/80 schedule with travel up to 10%.

You will work on hardware/software test solutions, RF/digital/power concepts, and integration of complex electronic systems. The role emphasizes design-to-cost, requirements definition, and hands-on troubleshooting across hardware and software, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 5 yrs related exp, OR Master's with 3 yrs, OR PhD with 0 yrs; 4 years may substitute.
• An additional 4 years' experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A mix of hardware and software skills
• C/C++ programming experience
• Knowledge of RF, digital or power theory concepts
• Experience with test & measurement equipment
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance (Interim Secret required pre-start)

Responsibilities

• Understand design to cost, scope, and schedule
• Define requirements
• Design flexible hardware & software test solutions with a team
• Support manufacturing during hardware build
• Integrate hardware & software into a functioning system
• Obtain certification with Quality organization
• Deploy systems and provide factory support
• Maintain software or refresh hardware as needed

Skills

Hardware & software skills

C/C++ programming

RF theory

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

LabWindows CVI

Mentor Graphics

Zuken

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.

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore (Linthicum), MD. This is a full time onsite position that offers the 9/80 Schedule.

What You'll Get to Do

The Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Engineering & Sciences organization is seeking Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineers to join the Product Test Support team.

This role 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.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• 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

This role is contingent upon the ability to obtain an Interim US Government Secret Clearance prior to start.

This role are contingent upon Program Award

This role may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal level.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience - OR - Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience -OR- a Ph.D. degree in STEM with 0 years of experience.
• An additional 4 years' experience may be considered in lieu of a degree .
• A mix of hardware and software skills
• Experience in text-based programming languages (e.g. C /C++)
• Background and working knowledge in RF, digital or power theory and concepts
• Experience with test & measurement equipment
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• United States citizenship.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. An active U.S. Government Interim Secret clearance is required prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of related experience - OR - Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience -OR- a Ph.D. degree in STEM with 3 years of experience.
• An additional 4 years' experience may be considered in lieu of a degree .
• A mix of hardware and software skills
• Experience in text-based programming languages (e.g. C /C++)
• Background and working knowledge in RF, digital or power theory and concepts
• Experience with test & measurement equipment
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• United States citizenship.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. An active U.S. Government Interim Secret clearance is required prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Test design and integration background
• 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
• Current, active US Government Secret security clearance.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and ou