Principal Electronics Engineer/ Senior Principal Electronics Engineer Baltimore, MD
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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.

Researches, designs, develops, and tests a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including radar and radiation detection equipment; radio, television and other communications equipment and systems; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment.

The Principal Electronics Engineer/ Senior Principal Electronics Engineer position requires a blend of Hardware and Software skills, experience with DC, Analog, Digital or RF test & measurement equipment, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems. Typical Roles and Responsibilities include:

  • Understanding design to cost, scope, and schedule

  • 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 organization

  • System deployment and factory support

  • Software maintenance and / or Hardware refresh initiatives

Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years' experience, OR Master's degree in STEM with 3 years' experience, OR Ph.D. in STEM with 0 years 'experience

  • 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 or power theory and concepts

  • Effective verbal and written communication

  • Experience with test & measurement equipment

  • United States Citizenship required

  • 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 work with minimal direction and guidance

  • Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming

  • TestStand programming

  • 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

  • Active Secret Clearance or Higher

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Electronics Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 9 years' experience, OR Master's degree in STEM with 7 years' experience, OR Ph.D. in STEM with 4 years' experience

  • Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline

  • Test design and integration background

  • Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance

  • Experience with LabWindows CVI, LabView, C / C++ programming, C#

  • TestStand programming

  • 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

  • United States Citizenship

  • 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 work with minimal direction and guidance

  • TestStand programming

  • Familiarity with one of the following tools: Teradyne Spectrum, Corelis ScanExpress, JTAG

  • 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 or Higher

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance or the transferal of an active DoD Secret Clearance.

An interim secret clearance is required to start contingent upon receiving full secret clearance.

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

  • 401k

  • Educational Assistance

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health & Wellness Resources

  • Employee Discounts

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Salary Range: $99,800 - $149,800

Salary Range 2: $123,800 - $185,800

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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