Principal/ Senior Principal Electromechanical Design 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.

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 seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be onsite in Linthicum, Maryland.

Overview:

As an integral part of our Engineering & Sciences team you will support the diverse portfolio of the AMC Advanced Systems Operating Unit. As part of the Advanced Systems Advanced Engineering Team you would work on classified programs to support the current and future needs of our customers while innovating and demonstrating discriminating technology. We maintain and sustain existing airborne capabilities and ensure readiness while developing, building, integrating and demonstrating advanced capabilities. You will work as part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the design and development of cutting-edge AESA antenna hardware that is featured in Northrop Grumman's world-class radar, ESM and communications systems, that are fielded on a multitude of airborne, marine, ground-based, and space military platforms. You'll support multiple projects spanning the product lifecycle, from R&D to full-rate production. Some example AESA products can be viewed at this website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/air/active-electronically-scanned-array-aesa-radars/

Roles and Responsibilities include:

· Design, prototyping and production support of state-of-the-art RF, digital, and mixed signal multi-chip modules (MCMs), Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using various substrate materials and chip-scale packaging technologies

· Collaboration within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT); effective and timely communication with peers in adjacent functions, including electrical design, systems engineering, thermal analysis, structural analysis, drafting, supply chain management and manufacturing.

· Organizing and prioritizing tasks to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.

· Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced personnel.

This position may be filled as a Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer or a Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer

This position is contingent on the ability to obtain/maintain a US Secret Clearance or higher and contract award

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer:

· Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement

· U.S Citizenship required

· Ability to obtain/maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance is required start

· Experience with PWB/CCA design and signal routing, including chip-scale packaging technologies and substrate\PWB layout

· Working knowledge of materials, specifications, manufacturing