Senior Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring for a design community working across hardware, firmware, software, mechanical design, systems engineering, and program management. The position is based in Waynesboro, Virginia, and is 100% on-site. The requisition may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal level. The role is contingent on the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance and obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance may be available. The engineer designs creative, flexible hardware solutions with a team of experts. Example work includes console design, interface panel layouts and interconnections, power and cooling monitoring and control, RF design, electronic circuit design, software/hardware integration, and requirements verification. The position also supports investigating, resolving, and documenting product anomalies and accounts for design cost, scope, and schedule. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package, a growth-supporting work environment, and an inclusive culture. The company describes its commitment to ethical standards, diversity and inclusion, environmental protection, and responsible corporate citizenship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience, master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. and 4 years of experience in a STEM or related technical field; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
- Experience in hardware design.
- Experience with integrated analog, power, and digital hardware design.
- Experience in panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts.
- Experience with laboratory test equipment such as network analyzers, DMMs, and oscilloscopes.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in engineering or a related STEM discipline.
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE) design and integration background.
- Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance.
- Experience with LabWindows CVI and C/C++ programming.
- TestStand programming experience.
- 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 bus experience.
- Experience with schematic design tools such as Mentor Graphics, Zuken, or Capital.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience with electrical hardware and software automation.
- PCB layout experience.
- Technical lead experience for the Senior Principal level.
- Active Secret or higher clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design creative and flexible hardware solutions with a team of experts.
- Design consoles, interface panel layouts and interconnections, power/cooling monitoring and control, RF systems, and electronic circuits.
- Support software/hardware integration and requirements verification.
- Investigate, resolve, and document product anomalies.
- Consider design cost, scope, and schedule.
Benefits
- Health plan and health insurance coverage.
- Savings plan.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Education assistance.
- Training and development.
- 9/80 work schedule where available.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
