Digital & Power Engineer/Principal Digital & Power Engineer

Relocation assistance may be available. Secret clearance required. Travel: 10% of the time.

About the Role

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. 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.

This position is with the Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore, MD. It is ideal for self-motivated, proactive individuals who want to assume ownership of the performance and delivery of Northrop Grumman's diverse suite of digital and power hardware. Our engineers work in a high-exposure, fast-paced, and exciting environment involving hands-on technical challenges, problem-solving, and inter-department collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
• Troubleshoot and support digital and power hardware
• Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries
• Analyze test data and identify early trends
• Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions
• Support technicians through troubleshooting and training
• Monitor product yields and aggressively work to maintain program yield targets
• Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
• Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation findings, and corrective actions
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management, and program support teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field
• Hands-on experience with high power test equipment including power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, power meter, signal generator
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
• Experience with power diodes, transistors, capacitors, and electrical circuitry
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret level clearance
• U.S. citizenship

Qualifications

Level 2

• 2+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field

Level 3

• 5+ years of relevant experience; or 3+ years and a master’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated test equipment including Teradyne Spectrum systems
• Advanced degree in Engineering (Power specific) or related STEM discipline
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
• Experience with troubleshooting complicated circuitry at the system or component level
• Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C / C++ programming
• Proficiency with digital, analog, power, RF test equipment, RF theory, and high-speed digital
• Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS, PXI/PXIe, and VME bus experience

Pay

• Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business