Staff Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

3d • $169,000 - $253,600

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Electronics Engineer to support Mission Security products. The role requires hands-on experience troubleshooting complex systems, working with test and measurement equipment, and coordinating across internal and external teams. The position is contingent on the candidate holding an active government Secret Clearance and being able to achieve a SAP Clearance. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 12 years of experience, a Master's degree in STEM and 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. in STEM and 7 years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Current, active government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to achieve a SAP Clearance.
• Experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience working in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance.
• Familiarity with test requirements definition, procedures, or design.
• Experience in text-based programming, such as C or C++.
• Experience with test and measurement equipment.
• Comfort performing hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Familiarity with Mission Security products and processes.
• Experience in test design and integration.
• Experience with C programming in LabWindows CVI.
• Experience automating test and measurement equipment in a production environment.
• Experience with schematic design tools such as Mentor Graphics or Zuken.
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Proficiency with digital and RF test equipment, RF theory, and high-speed digital design.

Responsibilities

• Design and support automated factory processes and tools for Mission Security products.
• Process inbound product returns/RMRs for analysis.
• Design and support flexible hardware and software test solutions for digital and RF products.
• Troubleshoot deliverable hardware and propose rework.
• Follow up with vendors and manufacturing in support of new test equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior