Principal/Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

5d•$108,800 - $203,600•Onsite

About The Position

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. This Principal/Senior Principal Electronics Engineer position requires hands-on experience troubleshooting complex systems, experience working with Test and Measurement equipment, and internal/external cross-functional coordination. Typical Roles and Responsibilities include: Designing and supporting automated factory processes and tools to support Mission Security products Processing inbound product returns/RMRs for analysis Design and support of flexible Hardware & Software test solutions for digital and RF products Troubleshooting deliverable hardware and proposing rework Vendor and manufacturing follow in support of new test equipment This position is contingent upon the candidates having a current Active government Secret Clearance, and the ability to achieve a SAP Clearance.

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.
Current, Active government Secret Clearance
Experience in a technical leadership role
Experience working in a production environment
The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
Familiarity with test requirements definition, procedures or design
Experience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)
Experience with test & measurement equipment
Comfortable performing hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
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.
Effective verbal and written communication

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
Familiarity with Mission Security products and processes
Test design and integration
Experience with C programming in LabWindows CVI
Experience with automating test & measurement equipment in a production environment
Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)
Experience with Embedded Software development
Proficiency with digital, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital design

Responsibilities

Designing and supporting automated factory processes and tools to support Mission Security products
Processing inbound product returns/RMRs for analysis
Design and support of flexible Hardware & Software test solutions for digital and RF products
Troubleshooting deliverable hardware and proposing rework
Vendor and manufacturing follow in support of new test equipment