Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer
- Location:
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
This Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer position 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.
What You’ll get to Do:
- 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.
Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer:
- Bachelors degree plus 8 years of relevant experience; or a Masters degree plus 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD and 4 years relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams.
- Previous experience in both hardware and software.
- Experience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)
- Background and working knowledge in RF, digital or power theory and concepts.
- Experience with test & measurement equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A current/active DoD Secret clearance.
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
- Test design and integration background
- Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance.
- Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C / C++ programming
- Test Stand programming
- Experience with schematic design tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)
- Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital design
- Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS - PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
- Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
Role is contingent on candidate's ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.