Principal Electronics Engineer
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 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.
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.
- 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 and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
