Radar System - Principal / Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer for its Integrated Mission Solutions weather radar program in Warner Robins, GA.

The role emphasizes hardware design, verification, and rapid decision making within a multidisciplinary team on-site daily. Responsibilities include requirements capture for SRU hardware, CCAs design and testing, BOM generation, and cross‑functional coordination with embedded software teams to define interfaces and timing.

Qualifications

• Principal: 5+ yrs with BS; 3+ with MS; 1+ with PhD in EE/BE
• Sr Principal: 8+ yrs with BS; 6+ with MS; 4+ with PhD in EE/BE
• Experience developing detailed test plans and procedures to evaluate avionics hardware
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection; familiarity with signal‑integrity and power‑distribution concepts

Responsibilities

• Capture, analyze, and maintain subsystem‑level requirements for an SRU within the weather radar system.
• Design, prototype, and test Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs); generate BOMs.
• Work closely with embedded software/firmware teams to define electrical interfaces, timing, and data‑link protocols.
• Perform schematic capture, layout, and BOM creation using Altium, Mentor, or Cadence tools.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Altium Designer

Mentor Graphics

Cadence Allegro

Test plans & procedures

Signal integrity

Power distribution

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

MS in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering

PhD in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Mentor Graphics

Cadence Allegro

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE 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 Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for an electrical engineering role on our weather radar program. This opportunity provides a chance to have direct impact on the product and mission, moving quickly through design decisions, integration, testing, production and fielding. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.Your responsibilities will include:Capture, analyze, and maintain subsystem‑level requirements for an SRU within the weather radar system.Track parts lifecycle, evaluate DMSMS risks, and propose mitigation strategies.Design, prototype, and test Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs).Perform schematic capture, layout, and BOM generation using industry‑standard tools (Altium, Mentor, Cadence).Work closely with embedded‑software/firmware teams to define electrical interfaces, timing, and data‑link protocols.This position may be filled at either Principal / Sr. Principal Levels.Basic Qualifications:Principal Systems Engineer: Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering from an ABET accredited school; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Master’s degree; Minimum of 1 year of direct relevant experience with PhD.Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Minimum of 8 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering from an ABET accredited school; Minimum of 6 years of direct relevant experience with Master’s degree; Minimum of 4 years of direct relevant experience with PhD.Experience developing detailed test plans and procedures to evaluate avionics hardware.Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection; familiarity with signal‑integrity and power‑distribution concepts.Experience with understanding complex schematics and redesigning with modern, functionally equivalent circuits.Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, function generators, and power supplies.Strong written and verbal skills; able to produce clear technical documents and lead detailed design reviews.Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with external suppliers and customers.Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance.Preferred Qualifications:Experience designing and integrating test equipment, including CCAs, cables, electrical harnesses and automated test station software.Experience with legacy system sustainment and modernization, including hardware redesign due to obsolescence.Experience with Department of Defense programs.Expertise with Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, or Cadence Allegro.Active Secret Security Clearance.Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.