Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Cutting Edge Optronics is a leading provider of high-power laser diode arrays, high power pump modules and diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer capable of supplying unmounted diode bars, packaged laser diodes, DPSS modules, laser diode drivers and complete DPSS laser systems. Our diode laser-based products have become industry standards and are used in a wide variety of commercial and military applications.

Learn more about Cutting Edge Optronics at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/cutting-edge-optronics/.

Position Description:

• Perform design and development of analog circuits, digital circuits, microcontrollers, equipment racks, circuit board assemblies, cable assemblies, and test equipment.

• Generate design documentation using KiCad, Visio, and other legacy tools as required.

• Develop specifications for, and perform selection of, components for use in electrical equipment.

• Develop and test control software using Python.

• Provide engineering support of laser system projects.

• Provide engineering support of fielded products and engineering support to the electronics production group.

Basic Qualifications:

Electrical Engineer: Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 2 years of relevant experience; Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 0 years of relevant experience.

Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience; Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 3 years of relevant experience; 1 year of relevant experience with a STEM PhD.

• 3-5 years of design experience in the areas of analog and digital electronics, microcontrollers, power electronics, and PWBs/CCAs.

• Demonstrated proficiency with programming using Python.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to cross functional team members.

• Ability to work effectively while supporting multiple projects.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experience in developing electronic controllers used with laser systems.

• Preferred experience with KiCad for PWB/CCA design.

• Preferred experience with Raspberry Pi computers and microcontrollers.

• Preferred experience with schematic capture, MS Office, Visio.

• Preferred experience with the Linux operating system.

• Preferred experience with networking fundamentals including protocols, configuration, and addressing.

Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Salary Range 2: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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