Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

This Senior Principal Electronics Engineer position requires a strong background in Design and Development of Test Sets for Production/Factory Environment. In this role, you will work as a Deputy Test Architect to develop Test Strategy & Architecture for multiple Programs for the following domains: RF, Digital, Power & Test Software

Key Responsibilities:

• This position requires a highly experienced subject matter expert in the design maturation of RF/Power/Digital Test Sets & Integrated Test Adapters/Fixtures
• This position will require collaboration with Prime Design and Test Design teams for other Business Units
• This will include collaboration with design teams for requirements flow down, management, and verification, generating complex I/O and electrical schematics using Zuken, interconnect/interface control documents, PWB design and engineering models of Test Sets for multiple Programs
• Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and team building skills are essential.
• Successful candidates are comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced, aerospace team environment while possessing technical proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to interface across the different engineering teams.
• This position will require close collaboration with Test Design Mechanical Engineers

This role is contingent upon candidates having an Active Secret Clearance, and the ability to obtain a SAP or TS/SCI Clearance within a reasonable time frame to meet business needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and/or STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant engineering experience, Master's degree with 6 years of relevant engineering experience OR 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and/or TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable time frame to meet business needs.
• Experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead and/or other Leadership role with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant experience with HW and/or SW lifecycle and ability to lead design efforts, design test & evaluation, and/or transition designs into Production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret and/or Secret Clearance with SCI
• Test design and integration background
• PWB Design Background
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance.
• 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 electronics & test equipment
• Experience and/or training in Earned Value Management Systems
• Experience in Researching, designing, developing and testing a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including radar and radiation detection equipment; radio, television and other communications equipment and systems; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment

Primary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.