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Senior Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

Northrop Grumman · Waynesboro, VA · 4 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$89k–$134k/yrFull-time

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance: Secret (ability to obtain/maintain active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and Special Program Access required). Travel: 10% of the time. Position based in Waynesboro, VA; 100% on-site. This requisition may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer level.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. The company’s pioneering spirit drives technological advancements across domains. This role joins a design community tackling unique challenges that combine hardware, firmware, software, mechanical design, systems engineering, and program management. The position is contingent upon obtaining/maintaining an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.

Responsibilities

  • Design creative and flexible hardware solutions with a motivated team of experts
  • Hardware design examples: console design, interface panel layouts and interconnections, power/cooling monitor and control, RF design, electronic circuit design
  • Software/hardware integration
  • Requirements verification
  • Actively support investigation, resolution, and documentation of product anomalies
  • Understand design to cost, scope, and schedule

Requirements

Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in STEM or related technical fields (additional 4 years of experience may substitute for degree)
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain/maintain active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
  • Experience in hardware design
  • Experience with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware design
  • Experience in panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts
  • Experience with lab test equipment (network analyzers, DMM, oscilloscopes)
  • Effective verbal and written communication

Senior Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in STEM or related technical fields (additional 4 years of experience may substitute for degree)
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain/maintain active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
  • Experience in hardware design
  • Experience with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware design
  • Experience in panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts
  • Experience with lab test equipment (network analyzers, DMM, oscilloscopes)
  • Effective verbal and written communication

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in engineering or related STEM discipline
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE) design and integration background
  • Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
  • Experience with LabWindows CVI, C/C++ programming
  • TestStand programming
  • Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory, and high-speed digital design
  • Familiarity with differential digital interfaces (e.g., LVDS), PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
  • Experience with schematic design tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Zuken, Capital)
  • Experience with hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware and software automation
  • PCB layout experience
  • Technical lead experience (Senior Principal level)
  • Active Secret or higher clearance

Benefits

  • Health plan
  • Savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Education assistance
  • Training and development
  • 9/80 work schedule (where available)
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Company-paid holidays

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 – $167,500.00

Salary ranges are general guidelines; base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.

Schedule

  • 100% on-site in Waynesboro, VA
  • Travel required: 10% of the time
  • 9/80 work schedule available where applicable

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