RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Interim SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations
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Principal Engineer Electronics/Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

This role as a Principal Engineer Electronics/Senior Principal Engineer Electronics demands a combination of hardware and software expertise, practical experience with DC, analog, digital, or RF test and measurement equipment, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems. Team members collaborate closely with various specialists, including test technicians, robotics engineers, electronics design engineers, and radar subject matter experts.

 

Typical Roles and Responsibilities include:

  • Understanding design to cost, scope, and schedule

  • Test Requirements definition

  • Design of flexible Hardware & Software test solutions together with a team of experts

  • Manufacturing support during the hardware build process

  • Integration of Hardware & Software into a functioning system

  • Certification with the Quality & Mission Assurance organizations

  • System deployment and factory support

  • Software maintenance and / or Hardware refresh initiatives

  • **This opening can be filled at a level 3 OR 4.

 

**This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance.

 

Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer Electronics:

You must satisfy one of the following education/experience criteria to be considered for this position:

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years’ experience, Masters degree in STEM with 3 years’ experience, Ph.D degree in STEM with 0 years’ experience. An additional 4 years experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.

The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams

Mix of hardware and software skills

Experience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)

Background and working knowledge in RF, digital and power theory and concepts

Effective verbal and written communication

Experience with test & measurement equipment

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

 

Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics:

You must satisfy one of the following education/experience criteria to be considered for this position:

  • Bachelors degree in STEM with 8 years’ experience, Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years’ experience, PhD degree in STEM with 4 years’ experience. An additional 4 years experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.

  • The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams

  • Mix of hardware and software skills

  • Experience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)

  • Background and working knowledge in RF, digital and power theory and concepts

  • Experience with test & measurement equipment

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline

  • Test design and integration background

  • Ability to multi-task and work with minimal direction and guidance

  • Programming experience with National Instruments Test Stand, LabWindows CVI, C, C++, C, Python.

  • Experience using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeters, Power Supplies.

  • Working knowledge of RF measurements such as S-parameters, Noise Figure, TOI, and Compression.

  • Familiarity with/working knowledge of serial digital communications and RF Test Program Set (TPS) development.

  • Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)

  • 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

  • Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware

  • Active Secret clearance and SAP

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1766 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

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Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1766 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
We’re committed to supporting our employees in all aspects of life, both on and off the job. Our benefits extend to you and your family, offering comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, back-up child and elder care programs and more. Explore Total Rewards

RECRUITMENT FRAUD AND SAFETY CONTENT

Recruitment Fraud and Safety

Recruitment fraud is an illegal scam that exploits job seekers into providing personal information or money for fraudulent ‘job opportunities’ on career websites. This kind of fraud is usually done through unsolicited emails and text messages, or through fake websites and social media accounts posing as a company. Northrop Grumman recruiters will never:

Request payment for applications or interviews.
Offer resume coaching or training for technical assessments.
Extend a job offer without conducting an interview.
Send communication from unofficial email domains (e.g. Yahoo, Gmail, etc.).

Learn how to identify legitimate communications from our team and protect yourself from recruitment fraud.

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