Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer for the Airborne Multifunction Sensors Engineering & Sciences organization’s Product Test Support team. The position is based in Linthicum, Maryland, and is full-time and onsite, with a 9/80 schedule. It combines hardware and software skills, hands-on troubleshooting of complex electronic systems, and experience with DC, analog, digital, or RF test and measurement equipment. The role is contingent upon program award and the ability to obtain an active Interim U.S. Government Secret clearance before starting. The engineer will work with a team to define requirements and design flexible hardware and software test solutions, support manufacturing and integration, and help certify systems with the Quality organization. The role also includes system deployment and factory support, software maintenance, and hardware refresh initiatives. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is approximately 10%.
Requirements
- Principal level: Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of related experience, master's degree in STEM and 3 years of related experience, or Ph.D. in STEM and 0 years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Senior Principal level: Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of related experience, master's degree in STEM and 6 years of related experience, or Ph.D. in STEM and 3 years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- A mix of hardware and software skills.
- Experience with text-based programming languages such as C or C++.
- Background and working knowledge in RF, digital, or power theory and concepts.
- Experience with test and measurement equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; an active U.S. Government Interim Secret clearance is required prior to start.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in engineering or a related STEM discipline.
- Test design and integration background.
- Experience with LabWindows CVI and C/C++ programming.
- 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 experience with PXI/PXIe and VME buses.
- Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware.
- Current, active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Understand design-to-cost, scope, and schedule.
- Define requirements.
- Design flexible hardware and software test solutions with a team of experts.
- Provide manufacturing support during the hardware build process.
- Integrate hardware and software into a functioning system.
- Certify systems with the Quality organization.
- Support system deployment and factory operations.
- Perform software maintenance and/or hardware refresh initiatives.
- Troubleshoot complex electronic systems.
Benefits
- Health plan and health insurance coverage.
- Savings plan.
- Paid time off, including vacation and/or personal business.
- Education assistance.
- Training and development.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
