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Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman · Baltimore, MD · Today
On-siteEngineering$109k–$163k/yrFull-time

About the role

This Principal/Sr. 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Basic Qualifications — Principal Electronics Engineer

You must satisfy one of the following education/experience criteria: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years' experience, Master's degree in STEM with 3 years' experience, Ph.D. degree in STEM with 0 years' experience. An additional 4 years' experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.

  • United States Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
  • 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 — Sr. Principal Engineer

You must satisfy one of the following education/experience criteria: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years' experience, Master's degree in STEM with 6 years' experience, Ph.D. degree in STEM with 3 years' experience. An additional 4 years' experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.

  • United States Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
  • Test design and integration background
  • Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
  • Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
  • 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 electrical hardware
  • Active clearance

Pay

Principal Level: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Sr. Principal Level: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

Benefits

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

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