Test Design Hardware Engineer / Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 72,100 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Waynesboro, Virginia, is seeking a Test Design Hardware Engineer to design innovative hardware solutions and support product testing and anomalies. This role requires U.S. citizenship and offers a salary range from $72,100 to $108,100 for primary level and $89,400 to $134,200 for secondary level.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in STEM or related fields and experience in hardware design. Benefits include health plans, savings plans, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or master's degree with 0 years of experience.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Experience in hardware design and integrated hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible HW solutions with a motivated team.
• Support investigation, resolution, and documentation of product anomalies.
• Engage in requirements verification and understanding Design to Cost.

Skills

Hardware design

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

LabWindows CVI

C/C++ programming

TestStand programming

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design creative and flexible HW solutions with a motivated team of experts
• HW Design Examples:
• Console Design
• Interface Panel Layouts and Interconnections
• Power/Cooling Monitor and Control
• RF Design
• Electronic Circuit Design
• SW/HW integration
• Requirements verification
• Actively support the investigation, resolution and documentation of product anomalies
• Understanding Design to Cost, Scope and Schedule

Basic Qualifications for Test Design Hardware Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, master's degree with 0 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.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience in hardware design
• Experience with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware Design
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts
• Experience with lab test equipment (such as Network Analyzers, DMM and O-Scopes)
• Effective verbal and written communication

Basic Qualifications for Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. with 1 year 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.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience in hardware design
• Experience with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware Design

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) design and integration background, a plus
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
• TestStand programming
• Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital design
• Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS - PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
• Experience with schematic design tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Zuken, Capital, etc.)
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting with electrical hardware and software automation
• PCB Layout a plus
• Technical Lead experience
• Active Secret or higher clearance

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.

Benefits include: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits such as Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and more.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

For your complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.