Engineer Electronics/Principal Engineer Electronics

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 Electronics Engineer/ 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. Typical responsibilities may include hardware troubleshooting and test optimization development, software maintenance, GUI & Control development for test execution, and more.

 

We are looking for an individual that would like to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in RF hardware test execution. This would include:

 

• Strong emphasis of hands-on integration and troubleshooting

• Execute documentation updates that are under configuration control (CCB) and be able to own the process for releasing engineering updates

• Working with and understanding COTS RF test equipment, to include network analyzers, power meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and programable power supplies  

• Lead a small team through program directed objectives to ensure hardware delivery schedules are met.

• Communicating clearly and concisely with program leadership on status and action plans as it relates to test execution.

 

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 opening can be filled at a level 2 OR 3.

This role is contingent upon having a current Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

 

Basic Qualifications Electronics Engineer:

You must satisfy one of the following education/experience criteria to be considered for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years’ experience, Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years’ experience. An additional 4 years’ experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.

• United States Citizenship.

• Must have a current active DoD Secret Security Clearance.  Current clearance must have been updated (periodic reinvestigation) within the last 5 years.

• The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams

• Mix of hardware and software skills

• 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

 

Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer:

You must satisfy one of the following education/experience criteria to be considered for this position:

• • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years’ experience, Master's degree in STEM with 3 year