RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description
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.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore (Linthicum), MD. This is a full time onsite position that offers the 9/80 Schedule.
What You'll Get to Do
The Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Engineering & Sciences organization is seeking Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineers to join the Product Test Support team.
This role requires a blend of Hardware and Software skills, experience with DC, Analog, Digital or RF test & measurement equipment, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
Understanding design to cost, scope, and schedule
Requirements definition
Design of flexible Hardware & Software test solutions together with a team of experts
Manufacturing support during the hardware build process
Integration of Hardware & Software into a functioning system
Certification with the Quality organization
System deployment and factory support
Software maintenance and / or Hardware refresh initiatives
**This role is contingent upon the ability to obtain an Interim US Government Secret Clearance prior to start.
**This role are contingent upon Program Award
This role may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal level.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience - OR - Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience -OR- a Ph.D. degree in STEM with 0 years of experience.
An additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a degree .
A mix of hardware and software skills
Experience in text-based programming languages (e.g. C /C++)
Background and working knowledge in RF, digital or power theory and concepts
Experience with test & measurement equipment
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
United States citizenship.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. An active U.S. Government Interim Secret clearance is required prior to start.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years of related experience - OR - Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience -OR- a Ph.D. degree in STEM with 3 years of experience.
An additional 4 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a degree .
A mix of hardware and software skills
Experience in text-based programming languages (e.g. C /C++)
Background and working knowledge in RF, digital or power theory and concepts
Experience with test & measurement…