Staff Test Design Hardware Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Training and development

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Test Design Hardware Engineer in Waynesboro, VA to develop secure, affordable integrated hardware solutions. The role involves hardware design, integration, and validation amongst a talented engineering team.

Applicants should have a STEM degree and a significant amount of experience in hardware design, integrated hardware, and lab test equipment usage. The position offers relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and savings plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, master’s with 10 years, or Ph.D. with 8 years in STEM fields.
• Experience in hardware design, integrated analog/power/digital hardware.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible hardware solutions.
• Console design and interface panel layout with interconnections.
• Investigate and resolve product anomalies.

Skills

Hardware design

Verbal communication

Written communication

Lab test equipment experience

Schematic layouts

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12 years experience

Master's degree in STEM with 10 years experience

Ph.D. in STEM with 8 years experience

Tools

LabWindows CVI

C/C++

TestStand

Schematic design tools (Mentor Graphics, Zuken)

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance, Travel and Location

No government clearance required for start. Clearance type: Secret. Requires travel: Yes, 10% of the time. The position is based in Waynesboro, VA and will be 100% on‑site.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Staff Test Design Hardware Engineer to develop secure, affordable, integrated hardware solutions for multi‑domain systems. The role focuses on hardware design, integration, and validation within an innovative engineering community.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible hardware solutions with experts.
• Console design and interface panel layout, including interconnections.
• Power, cooling, and RF design, including electronic circuit design.
• Software/hardware integration and requirements verification.
• Investigate, resolve, and document product anomalies.
• Understand design-to-cost, scope, and schedule constraints.

Basic Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, master’s with 10 years, or Ph.D. with 8 years in STEM fields (additional experience can substitute for a degree).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience in hardware design, integrated analog/power/digital hardware, panel and cable design, schematic layouts.
• Experience with lab test equipment (e.g., network analyzers, DMMs, oscilloscopes).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) design.
• Ability to work with minimal direction.
• LabWindows CVI and C/C++ programming experience.
• TestStand programming and proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory, high‑speed digital design.
• Knowledge of differential digital interfaces (LVDS, PXI/PXIe) and VME bus experience.
• Experience with schematic design tools (Mentor Graphics, Zuken, Capital, etc.).
• Hands‑on troubleshooting with electrical hardware and software automation.
• PCB layout knowledge is a plus.
• Technical lead experience.
• Active Secret or higher clearance.

Benefits

• Health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule (where available) and other benefits.

Salary Range

$139,000.00 – $208,600.00 USD (range illustrative; base pay based on experience, education, and market conditions).

Equal Opportunity Employment

Northrop Grumman is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment 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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions needing government clearance.