Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Test Hardware and Software

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Test Hardware and Software to lead design and integration of test systems for complex electronics.

You will work across the product lifecycle, from specifications to flight test, delivering robust test fixtures and software while collaborating in design reviews and with manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years’ experience or higher degrees per listings.
• Experience reading specifications, schematics and diagrams.
• Hands-on with test equipment and RF concepts; strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand design to cost, scope, and schedule.
• Derive test hardware and software requirements from specifications.
• Design electromechanical test fixtures and software solutions.
• Provide manufacturing support during hardware builds.
• Integrate test fixtures and software into a functioning solution.
• Certify test equipment/software per customer requirements.
• Deploy test system; provide factory support.
• Maintain/test updates for hardware fixtures and software.
• Lead reviews to ensure system/hardware requirements met end-to-end.
• Troubleshoot root causes of system-level issues.

Skills

Test equipment experience

RF theory

C/C++ development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

LabWindows CVI

Visual Studio

C# development

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE 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.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.We are seeking a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Test Hardware and Software to join our team in Baltimore, MD. The candidate should be a self‑driven problem solver with experience developing, enhancing, and maintaining test hardware and software for complex electronic systems.In this role, you will support the entire product lifecycle, from design and implementation through flight test and debugging, to ensure that product requirements are met. You will design and integrate electromechanical test fixtures and test software, provide manufacturing and factory support, troubleshoot and correct root causes of system‑level issues, and participate in design reviews and technical peer reviews to ensure system and hardware requirements are satisfied.The position requires a mix of test hardware and software design skills, experience with DC, Analog, Digital, and RF test & measurement equipment, and a hands‑on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems.Typical Roles and Responsibilities include:Understanding design to cost, scope, and scheduleRequirements definition and deriving test hardware and software requirements from specificationsDesign of electromechanical test fixtures & software test solutionsProviding manufacturing support during the hardware build processIntegration of test fixtures & software into a functioning test solutionTest equipment & software certification per customer requirementsTest system deployment and factory supportSoftware maintenance and/or hardware fixture update initiativesConducting reviews of hardware‑related products, hardware designs, and technical documentsActive participation in design reviews and other technical reviews, as requiredActive participation in technical peer reviews to ensure system/hardware requirements are being met from an end‑to‑end system point of viewTroubleshooting and correcting root causes of various system‑level issuesPrioritizing work and making recommendations to Technical Leads, as requiredThis role is contingent upon candidates ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret Clearance.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years’ experience, orMaster’s degree in STEM with 6 years’ experience, orPh.D. degree in STEM with 3 years’ experience.The ability to read and interpret specifications, electrical schematics and block diagramsMix of hardware and software design and developmentExperience in text‑based programming (e.g. C / C++)Background and working knowledge in RF theory and conceptsEffective verbal and written communicationExperience with test & measurement equipmentAbility to obtain and maintain a government Secret ClearancePreferred Qualifications:Experience leading a hardware design or software design from requirements through verification and validation and certificationExperience with building schedules and estimating Engineering costsHardware Test design and Test Software integration backgroundExperience with LabWindows CVI, Visual Studio, C/C++ or C# DevelopmentExperience with Test Sequence DevelopmentExperience with modern software version control tools such as Git or SubversionExperience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, DxDesigner/Xpedition, or similar)Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital designFamiliarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS – PXI/PXIe and VME bus experienceHands‑on troubleshooting of electronic hardware and test systemsAdvanced degree in Engineering or related STEM disciplineAbility to work with minimal direction and guidanceActive Secret clearancePrimary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.