Staff Power Electronics Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Power Electronics Engineer to join our Baltimore, MD team. You will design high‑performance power supplies and power conversion systems for military applications, lead small multi‑disciplinary teams, and contribute to cost and schedule estimates while delivering robust hardware.

The role requires deep expertise in power electronics, simulation tools (SPICE, LTSpice, SABER, MATLAB), and disciplined engineering practices. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required and an active government clearance.
• 12 years of hands-on power supply or power systems design and development.
• 12 years of experience with isolated and non-isolated topologies & control techniques.
• 12 years of familiarity with SPICE, LTSpice, SABER, and MathCad.

Responsibilities

• Design power supply hardware, including simulation, schematic development, and PCB layout.
• Conduct technical trade studies to optimize performance.
• Perform worst-case analysis and reliability assessments for robustness.
• Provide manufacturing support and resolve production issues.
• Develop ATPs and perform initial hardware checkout and testing.
• Work in a lab to support hardware development, integration, and production.

Skills

Power electronics

Team leadership

Communication skills

Modeling & simulation

SABER

MATLAB

PWM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

SPICE

LTSpice

SABER

MathCad

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Power Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD.

Are you passionate about power? Are you looking for meaningful work in power electronics? If so, join us, enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Power Electronics Engineers to join our growing design solutions team located in Baltimore, MD. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Power Conversion Technology design group, working with our other talented engineers to develop state of the art power supplies and power products for military applications. The applicant must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful and multi-talented. Technically, this applicant must be capable of performing and leading teams in the detailed design and analysis of power conditioning equipment associated with power supplies, variable speed drives, frequency converters, and multi-level converters in a wide variety of applications. Implementation will involve advanced power conversion technology employing high frequency PWM, multi-level architecture, high speed communications, and digital and analog controls. Modeling and simulation using SABER for power stages and SABER or MATLAB for controls is essential for validating hardware design and performance. Individual needs to lead small multi-disciplinary teams, support cost and schedule estimates and author reports.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Design power supply hardware, including simulation and analysis, schematic development, component selection, and printed wiring board (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 Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and perform initial hardware checkout and testing.
• Work in a laboratory environment to support hardware development, integration, and production activities.

This position is contingent the successful transfer of an active US. Government Secret Clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of experience, master’s degree with 10 years of experience, Ph.D. with 8 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.
• Active US Government Secret clearance
• 12 years of hands-on power supply or power systems design and development experience.
• 12 years of experience with basic isolated and non-isolated circuit topologies & control techniques.
• 12 years of Familiar with simulation tools (e.g. SPICE, LTSpice, SABER), MathCad.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Familiar with power supply EMI/EMC filtering and design
• Digital control experience
• Active power factor correction design experience
• Magnetic component design experience
• High voltage design experience (up to 200 kV)
• Working knowledge of power related Mil-Stds for power quality and electromagnetic interference
• Hardware development team leadership experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

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.