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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

NGMS is seeking a Staff Electronics Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative AMC Restricted Engineering team to help develop, enhance and maintain test hardware on cutting edge products and systems. Join a design community that offers unique design challenges and work closely with multiple engineering disciplines including Hardware, Firmware, Software, Mechanical Design, Systems Engineering, etc.

The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem solver. Employee will support the entire product lifecycle development, from design & implementation through production test and debugging to ensure that product requirements are met. They will work closely with systems engineers, hardware design engineers, software engineers, and customers, troubleshooting and correcting root causes of various system level issues.

Additionally, the selected individual will conduct reviews of hardware related products, hardware designs, and technical documents. The responsibilities include active participation in Integrated Product Teams (IPT), design reviews, and other reviews, as required. The selected individual will actively participate in the technical peer reviews to ensure system/hardware requirements are being met from an end to end system point of view. Individuals must be self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment. The selected individuals will be expected to prioritize and make recommendations to Technical Leads, as required.

This position is located in Baltimore, MD

This role is contingent upon candidate having an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

The Staff Electronics Engineer position requires a mix of Test Hardware and Software design skills. Experience with DC, Analog, Digital & RF test & measurement equipment; and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems.

Basic Qualifications Staff Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 12 years of experience, Masters degree in STEM with 10 years of experience, Ph.D degree in STEM with 7 years of experience
• Must be US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience deriving test Hardware and software requirements, from specifications.
• Experience with design of electromechanical test fixture & software test solutions
• Experience providing manufacturing support during the hardware build process
• Experience with integration of test fixtures & software into a functioning test solution
• Experience with test equipment & software certification per customer requirements
• Experience with test system deployment and factory support
• Plus:
• The ability to read and interpret specifications, electrical schematics and block diagrams
• Mix of hardware and software design and development
• Experience in text based programming (e.g. C, C++, C)
• Background and working knowledge in RF theory and concepts
• Experience with test & measurement equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a hardware design or software design from requirements, through verification and validation and certification
• Experience with building schedules and estimating Engineering costs
• Hardware Test design and Test Software integration background
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, Visual Studio, C/C++ or C Development
• Experience with Test Sequence Development
• Experience with modern software version control tools such as Git or Subversion
• 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 electronic hardware
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
• Active Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.