Radar Electronics Engineer — Field & Lab, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer (or Senior Principal) based in Baltimore, MD, with 25–50% travel to customer locations. You will support radar hardware/software integration, testing, and sustainment across the product lifecycle, engaging with engineering teams and customers to resolve issues and ensure mission readiness.

The role requires strong hardware/software integration skills, RF knowledge, and hands-on experience with lab equipment; US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related STEM with 5 years’ experience; or Master’s with 3 years’ experience.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software integration and test.
• Knowledge of RF engineering, radar functionality, and radar hardware.
• Experience with standard lab equipment to diagnose issues and validate behavior.
• Willingness to travel domestically for business trips (25–50%).
• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support radar hardware/software integration, test, verification, and sustainment.
• Troubleshoot complex electronics in lab and field environments.
• Lead or support integration, test, data analysis, and instrumentation activities.
• Contribute to RCCA investigations and corrective actions.
• Design, develop, and test radar assemblies, subsystems, and test equipment components.
• Interface with internal teams, leadership, and customers to communicate status and risk.

Skills

HW/SW integration

RF engineering

Radar hardware

Lab equipment

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronics

Master's in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer (or Senior Principal) based in Baltimore, MD, with 25–50% travel to customer locations. You will support radar hardware/software integration, testing, and sustainment across the product lifecycle, engaging with engineering teams and customers to resolve issues and ensure mission readiness.

The role requires strong hardware/software integration skills, RF knowledge, and hands-on experience with lab equipment; US