Staff Electronics Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Maryland is seeking a Staff Electronics Engineer to lead design and support of automated factory processes and RF/digital test solutions for mission security products.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to interpret schematics and specifications. A current active government Secret clearance is required, with SAP clearance possible.

Qualifications

• Current active government Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in STEM with corresponding years of experience.
• Experience in production environments and technical leadership.
• Ability to read specifications, schematics and block diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Designing and supporting automated factory processes and tools for Mission Security products.
• Processing inbound product returns/RMRs for analysis.
• Design and support of flexible hardware & software test solutions for digital and RF products.
• Troubleshooting deliverable hardware and coordinating vendor/manufacturing follow-up.

Skills

Technical leadership

Production experience

Reading schematics

C/C++ programming

Test & measurement equipment

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

LabWindows CVI

Mentor Graphics

Zuken

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.This Staff Electronics Engineer position requires hands-on experience troubleshooting complex systems, experience working with Test and Measurement equipment, and internal/external cross-functional coordination.Typical Roles and Responsibilities include:Designing and supporting automated factory processes and tools to support Mission Security productsProcessing inbound product returns/RMRs for analysisDesign and support of flexible Hardware & Software test solutions for digital and RF productsTroubleshooting deliverable hardware and proposing reworkVendor and manufacturing follow in support of new test equipmentThis position is contingent upon the candidates having a current Active government Secret Clearance, and the ability to achieve a SAP Clearance.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 12 years’ experience, Master's degree in STEM with 10 years’ experience, Ph.D. degree in STEM with 7 years’ experience. An additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.Current, Active government Secret ClearanceExperience in a technical leadership roleExperience working in a production environmentThe ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagramsAbility to work with minimal direction and guidanceFamiliarity with test requirements definition, procedures or designExperience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)Experience with test & measurement equipmentComfortable performing hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardwarePreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM disciplineFamiliarity with Mission Security products and processesTest design and integrationExperience with C programming in LabWindows CVIExperience with automating test & measurement equipment in a production environmentExperience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)Experience with Embedded Software developmentProficiency with digital, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital designPrimary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00The 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.