Principal Power Electronics Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Power Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD. Are you passionate about power?  Are you looking for meaningful work in power electronics?  If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Power Electronics Engineers to join our growing design team located in Baltimore, MD.  The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Power Conversion Technology design group, working with other engineers to develop state of the art power supplies and power products for military applications. Roles and Responsibilities: • Design power supply hardware, including simulation and analysis, schematic development, component selection, and printed wiring board (PWB) layout. • Conduct technical trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and optimize performance. • Perform worst-case analysis and component stress analysis to ensure design robustness and reliability. • Provide manufacturing support for hardware builds, including resolving production issues and implementing improvements. • Develop Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and perform initial hardware checkout and testing. • Work in a laboratory environment to support hardware development, integration, and production activities. This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active US. Government Secret Clearance prior to start. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 5 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. • U.S Citizenship is required. • Active US Government Secret clearance • 5+ years of experience with hands-on power supply or power systems design and development experience. • 5 years of experience with basic isolated and non-isolated circuit topologies & control techniques. • 5 years of experience working with simulation tools (e.g. SPICE, LTSpice, SABER), MathCad. Preferred Qualifications: • Familiar