Senior Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 111,700 - 167,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Waynesboro, VA is seeking a skilled hardware designer for an on-site role. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in hardware design, along with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. key responsibilities include creating innovative hardware solutions and supporting product development.

This position offers a salary range between $111,700 and $167,500 along with a comprehensive benefits package that supports personal growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• U.S Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible hardware solutions with team.
• Handle HW Design including Console Design, RF Design, and more.
• Support investigation, resolution of product anomalies.

Skills

Experience in hardware design

Experience with integrated hardware design

Effective verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field

Master's degree or Ph.D. in related technical fields

Tools

LabWindows CVI

C/C++ programming

TestStand programming

Schematic design tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Location

This position is based out of Waynesboro VA and will be 100% on-site.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible HW solutions with a motivated team of experts
• HW Design Examples: Console Design, Interface Panel Layouts and Interconnections, Power/Cooling Monitor and Control, RF Design, Electronic Circuit Design, SW/HW integration, Requirements verification, Actively support the investigation, resolution and documentation of product anomalies
• Understanding Design to Cost, Scope and Schedule

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience in hardware design.
• Experience with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware Design.
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts.
• Experience with lab test equipment (such as Network Analyzers, DMM and O-Scopes).
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) design and integration background, a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance.
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, C/C++ programming.
• TestStand programming.
• 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.
• Experience with schematic design tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Zuken, Capital, etc.).
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting with electrical hardware and software automation.
• PCB Layout a plus.
• Technical Lead experience (Sr. Principal).
• Active Secret or higher clearance.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of your people and your company. Your benefits will include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

EEO Statement

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.