Test Design Hardware Engineer / Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 72,100 - 108,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Education assistance

Training and development

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking Test Design Hardware Engineers to work in Waynesboro, VA. The role includes designing hardware solutions, developing circuit layouts, and integrating hardware with software.

Candidates must hold a relevant degree, possess considerable experience in analog/digital designs, and have effective communication skills. Offer includes competitive salary, health plans, and training assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hardware design experience or equivalent education.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.
• Proficiency in using lab test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative hardware solutions with a team.
• Develop console designs and circuit layouts.
• Integrate software and hardware for verification.

Skills

Hardware design

Communication skills

Analog/digital design

Experience with test equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

LabWindows/CVI

C/C++ programming

TestStand programming

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Requirement

Secret clearance required at the start of employment.

Travel

Travel required: 10% of the time.

Location

Position is based out of Waynesboro, VA and will be 100% on‑site.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design innovative and flexible hardware solutions with a motivated team of experts.
• Develop console designs, interface panel layouts, interconnections, power/cooling monitoring and control.
• Create RF designs and electronic circuit designs.
• Integrate software and hardware and perform requirements verification.
• Support investigation, resolution, and documentation of product anomalies.
• Apply knowledge of Design to Cost, Scope, and Schedule.

Basic Qualifications – Test Design Hardware Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or master’s degree with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in hardware design; equivalent education may be substituted.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with integrated analog, power, and digital hardware design.
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts.
• Proficiency with lab test equipment such as network analyzers, DMMs, and oscilloscopes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Basic Qualifications – Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional hardware design experience; equivalent education may substitute for experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Proficiency in integrated analog, power, and digital hardware design.
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts.
• Strong laboratory test experience using network analyzers, DMMs, and oscilloscopes.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

Salary and Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 – $108,100.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make hiring 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.

Citizenship and Clearance

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.