Principal or Sr Principal Electronics Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer for a full-time, onsite position based in Baltimore (Linthicum), Maryland. The role offers a 9/80 schedule and involves hands-on work combining hardware and software expertise, test and measurement equipment, and troubleshooting complex electronic systems. The engineer will collaborate with test technicians, robotics engineers, electronics design engineers, and radar subject matter experts. The position is contingent on the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance, and an active Secret clearance is required before starting. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is approximately 10%.
Requirements
- For the Principal level: Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM and 3 years of related experience, or a Ph.D. in STEM and 0 years of experience.
- For the Senior Principal level: Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM and 6 years of related experience, or a Ph.D. in STEM and 4 years of experience.
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.
- Demonstrated combination of hardware and software skills.
- Experience with text-based programming languages such as C or C++.
- Background and working knowledge in RF, digital, and power theory and concepts.
- Experience with test and measurement equipment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; an active Secret clearance is required prior to starting.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
- Background in test design and integration.
- Experience with Integrated Microwave Assembly (IMA) test development and testing.
- Programming experience with National Instruments TestStand, LabWindows CVI, C, C++, C#, or Python.
- Experience using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power supplies.
- Working knowledge of RF measurements such as S-parameters, noise figure, phase noise, TOI, and compression.
- Familiarity with or working knowledge of serial digital communications and RF Test Program Set (TPS) development.
- Experience with schematic design tools such as Mentor Graphics or Zuken.
- Proficiency with digital, analog, and RF test equipment, RF theory, and high-speed digital design.
- Familiarity with differential digital interfaces such as LVDS, and PXI/PXIe and VME buses.
- Hands-on electrical hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Current, active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Understand design-to-cost, scope, and schedule considerations.
- Define test requirements.
- Design flexible hardware and software test solutions in collaboration with a team of experts.
- Support manufacturing during the hardware build process.
- Integrate hardware and software into a functioning system.
- Certify systems with Quality and Mission Assurance organizations.
- Support system deployment and factory operations.
- Perform software maintenance and/or hardware refresh initiatives.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 work schedule where available
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
