Staff Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Hanover, MD

5d•$169,000 - $253,600•Onsite

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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Staff Electronics Engineer based out of Elkridge, MD. Position Overview The Staff Electronics Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all legacy test sets and the associated legacy program, including hardware, software, fixtures, procedures, and configuration control. This role provides risk‑based management of test set hardware and software, ensures reliable and compliant operation, and leads verification and validation (V&V) for new and upgraded equipment. The engineer will partner with facilities, procurement, quality, manufacturing, and engineering to support plant‑wide initiatives, cross‑program needs, and special projects. This position is also responsible for defining and executing the long‑term roadmap for test set modernization and obsolescence management and communicating impacts to program leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience with electronic test systems, including hardware, software, fixtures, and automated test equipment; Master’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience with electronic test systems, including hardware, software, fixtures, and automated test equipment
Experience with root‑cause analysis, CAPA, and test failure resolution in a production, depot, or sustainment environment
Experience with common electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, DMMs, logic analyzers)
Experience managing configuration and changes for complex test systems (hardware, software, and procedures)
Experience leading cross‑functional efforts and providing technical direction to other engineers and/or technicians
Experience explaining complex issues to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Current/Active U.S. Government Secret Level Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience as an SME for legacy or obsolescent test equipment, including modernization and obsolescence management strategies
Background with environmental and reliability test infrastructure (e.g., thermal chambers, vibration tables, ovens, cooling systems)
Experience with formal risk management for test equipment and operations (risk registers, mitigation planning, and reporting)
Familiarity with V&V of test systems and test software, including formal test plans, procedures, and reports
Experience coordinating equipment relocations or facility moves, including logistics, requalification, and documentation updates
Proficiency with one or more of the following: LabWindows/LabVIEW/CVI, C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools used in test automation and data analysis
Experience integrating test data into higher‑level analytics, dashboards, or digital thread initiatives
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians

Responsibilities

Serve as the SME for legacy test sets (hardware, software, fixtures, procedures), owning test strategy, limits, and overall configuration control
Lead root‑cause investigations for test failures and systemic issues; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to restore test integrity and reduce repeat failures
Analyze test data and trends (yield, failure modes, cycle time) to identify opportunities for improvement; propose and implement changes to test methods, equipment configurations, and data capture
Identify, assess, and track risks associated with test equipment and usage; maintain a risk register, define mitigations, and communicate key risks and residual risk to program and site leadership
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for environmental and test equipment (thermal chambers, vibration tables, ovens, cooling systems, etc.); ensure reliability, performance, and compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements
Develop and execute the long‑term roadmap for test set modernization and obsolescence management, including upgrade plans, replacement strategies, and alignment with program needs
Plan and coordinate relocation of test sets (e.g., to Troy Hill), including feasibility assessment, logistics, requalification, and documentation updates; ensure smooth integration into new facilities and operations
Establish maintenance schedules, spare part strategies, and backup test paths to minimize downtime and support multi‑shift and weekend operations when required.
Provide cross‑program SME support to harmonize test practices and leverage common solutions; partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, procurement, and external vendors on complex test and sustainment issues
Support internal and external audits related to test equipment and processes, ensuring timely closure of findings; act as technical interface to customers and external partners to explain test strategies, constraints, and risk mitigations
Maintain clear, accurate documentation (SOPs, equipment databases, test procedures); produce concise reports on risk assessments, maintenance, relocation status, V&V outcomes, and key test metrics; mentor and train junior engineers and technicians to support succession and knowledge retention