Senior Power Electronics Engineer (Secret Clearance)

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD seeks a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to join the power conversion design group. You will develop state-of-the-art power supplies for military applications, partnering with engineers to advance hardware from concept through testing.

The role requires a Secret clearance and US citizenship, with a focus on high-reliability power systems for defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 5 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in technical fields; an additional 4 years may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Design power supply hardware, including simulation and analysis, schematic development, component selection, and PWB layout.
• Conduct technical trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and optimize performance.
• Perform worst-case analysis and component stress analysis to ensure design robustness and reliability.
• Provide manufacturing support for hardware builds, including resolving production issues and implementing improvements.
• Develop ATPs and perform initial hardware checkout and testing.
• Work in a laboratory environment to support hardware development, integration, and production activities.

Skills

Power electronics

Power systems design

Circuit analysis

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EE/related field

Tools

SPICE

LTSpice

SABER

MathCad

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD seeks a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to join the power conversion design group. You will develop state-of-the-art power supplies for military applications, partnering with engineers to advance hardware from concept through testing.

The role requires a Secret clearance and US citizenship, with a focus on high-reliability power systems for defense programs.