Staff Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

Health and other benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Elkridge, MD seeks a Staff Electronics Engineer to serve as SME for legacy test sets, manage risk and guide verification and validation of new equipment. You will partner across facilities, procurement, quality, and engineering to modernize test infrastructure and manage obsolescence.

The role requires a strong background in test systems, CAPA, data-driven improvements, and leadership of cross-functional teams, with an Active Secret clearance and US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related STEM with 12 years of relevant experience; Master’s with 10 years.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, CAPA, and test failure resolution in production or sustainment.
• Experience with common electronic test equipment and test system maintenance.
• Experience leading cross-functional efforts and technical direction.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for legacy test sets, owning test strategy and configuration control.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze test data to identify improvement opportunities and implement changes.
• Identify and track risks; maintain risk register and communicate mitigations.
• Oversee maintenance for environmental and test equipment for reliability and safety.
• Develop and execute modernization and obsolescence strategies.
• Coordinate relocation of test sets and ensure smooth site integration.
• Establish maintenance schedules and backup test paths for multi-shift ops.
• Provide cross-program SME support and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Support audits and act as technical interface to customers and partners.

Skills

SME for test systems

Root-cause analysis

CAPA

Test data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

LabWindows/LabVIEW/CVI

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Staff Electronics Engineer based out of Elkridge, MD.

Position Overview

The Staff Electronics Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all legacy test sets and the associated legacy program, including hardware, software, fixtures, procedures, and configuration control. This role provides risk-based management of test set hardware and software, ensures reliable and compliant operation, and leads verification and validation (V&V) for new and upgraded equipment.

The engineer will partner with facilities, procurement, quality, manufacturing, and engineering to support plant-wide initiatives, cross-program needs, and special projects. This position is also responsible for defining and executing the long-term roadmap for test set modernization and obsolescence management and communicating impacts to program leadership.

What You’ll Get To Do

Test Systems Subject Matter Expert

• Serve as the SME for legacy test sets (hardware, software, fixtures, procedures), owning test strategy, limits, and overall configuration control

Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Lead root-cause investigations for test failures and systemic issues; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to restore test integrity and reduce repeat failures

Data-Driven Continuous Improvement

• Analyze test data and trends (yield, failure modes, cycle time) to identify opportunities for improvement; propose and implement changes to test methods, equipment configurations, and data capture

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify, assess, and track risks associated with test equipment and usage; maintain a risk register, define mitigations, and communicate key risks and residual risk to program and site leadership

Maintenance & Reliability of Test Infrastructure

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for environmental and test equipment (thermal chambers, vibration tables, ovens, cooling systems, etc.); ensure reliability, performance, and compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements

Modernization & Obsolescence Strategy

• Develop and execute the long-term roadmap for test set modernization and obsolescence management, including upgrade plans, replacement strategies, and alignment with program needs

Relocation & Site Integration

• Plan and coordinate relocation of test sets (e.g., to Troy Hill), including feasibility assessment, logistics, requalification, and documentation updates; ensure smooth integration into new facilities and operations

Operational Resilience & Backup Planning

• Establish maintenance schedules, spare part strategies, and backup test paths to minimize downtime and support multi-shift and weekend operations when required.

Cross-Program & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Provide cross-program SME support to harmonize test practices and leverage common solutions; partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, procurement, and external vendors on complex test and sustainment issues

Customer, Audit, and External Interface

• Support internal and external audits related to test equipment and processes, ensuring timely closure of findings; act as technical interface to customers and external partners to explain test strategies, constraints, and risk mitigations

Documentation, Reporting & Training

• Maintain clear, accurate documentation (SOPs, equipment databases, test procedures); produce concise reports on risk assessments, maintenance, relocation status, V&V outcomes, and key test metrics; mentor and train junior engineers and technicians to support succession and knowledge retention

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience with electronic test systems, including hardware, software, fixtures, and automated test equipment; Master’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience with electronic test systems, including hardware, software, fixtures, and automated test equipment
• Experience with root-cause analysis, CAPA, and test failure resolution in a production, depot, or sustainment environment
• Experience with common electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, DMMs, logic analyzers)
• Experience managing configuration and changes for complex test systems (hardware, software, and procedures)
• Experience leading cross‑functional efforts and providing technical direction to other engineers and/or technicians
• Experience explaining complex issues to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Current/Active U.S. Government Secret Level Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an SME for legacy or obsolescent test equipment, including modernization and obsolescence management strategies
• Background with environmental and reliability test infrastructure (e.g., thermal chambers, vibration tables, ovens, cooling systems)
• Experience with formal risk management for test equipment and operations (risk registers, mitigation planning, and reporting)
• Familiarity with V&V of test systems and test software, including formal test plans, procedures, and reports
• Experience coordinating equipment relocations or facility moves, including logistics, requalification, and documentation updates
• Proficiency with one or more of the following: LabWindows/LabVIEW/CVI, C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools used in test automation and data analysis
• Experience integrating test data into higher‑level analytics, dashboards, or digital thread initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: 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!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

The 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.