Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD
•$108,800 - $203,600•Onsite
About The Position
This Principal/Sr. 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. These roles are contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance and Program Award. The roles may be filled at either the T3 or T4 level per the qualifications below.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years’ experience, Master's degree in STEM with 3 years’ experience, Ph.D. degree in STEM with 0 years’ experience. An additional 4 years’ experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable (for Principal Engineer).
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years’ experience, Master's degree in STEM with 6 years’ experience, Ph.D. degree in STEM with 3 years’ experience. An additional 4 years’ experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable (for Sr. Principal Engineer).
- United States Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- 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
- Experience with test & measurement equipment
Nice To Haves
- 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
- 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 clearance
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
