Principal Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

1d•$108,800 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking an Electronic Engineer in Baltimore, MD to support test and verification activities of RF sensor systems. As the lead developer of radars, COMMS, and SIGINT for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a world leader in advanced sensor systems and design. These include airborne RADARs for fighter jets & UAVs including F-22, F-35, F-16, Global Hawk (Triton), and Gray Eagle (STARLite), airborne surveillance RADARs for AWACS and E-7 (MESA), and ground and maritime RADARs including G/ATOR and SEWIP. Qualified Systems Integration, Test & Evaluation (SITE) engineers will perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments; Synthesize internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints; Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements; participate in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews and conducts audits of I&T program facilities; Coordinate integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability and the occasional flight test; Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program; Perform analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive reports; Use modeling and simulation tools to expedite testing of individual units before all system components are available and for troubleshooting and repair of failed units. 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.
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
Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP)
Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD

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
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
Active SAP 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
Perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments
Synthesize internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints
Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements
Participate in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews and conducts audits of I&T program facilities
Coordinate integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability and the occasional flight test
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
Perform analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive reports
Use modeling and simulation tools to expedite testing of individual units before all system components are available and for troubleshooting and repair of failed units