Principal Engineer Electronics/Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

58d

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 role as a Principal Engineer Electronics/Senior Principal Engineer Electronics demands a combination of hardware and software expertise, practical experience with DC, analog, digital, or RF test and measurement equipment, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems. Team members collaborate closely with various specialists, including test technicians, robotics engineers, electronics design engineers, and radar subject matter experts. This opening can be filled at a level 3 OR 4. This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance.

Requirements

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 and power theory and concepts
Effective verbal and written communication
Experience with test & measurement equipment
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
Test design and integration background
Ability to multi-task and work with minimal direction and guidance
Programming experience with National Instruments Test Stand, LabWindows CVI, C, C++, C#, Python.
Experience using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeters, Power Supplies.
Working knowledge of RF measurements such as S-parameters, Noise Figure, TOI, and Compression.
Familiarity with/working knowledge of serial digital communications and RF Test Program Set (TPS) development.
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 and SAP

Responsibilities

Understanding design to cost, scope, and schedule
Test 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 & Mission Assurance organizations
System deployment and factory support
Software maintenance and / or Hardware refresh initiatives