Senior Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 yours of 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 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 accomplish what’s considered impossible. Our employees have made significant historical contributions and are shaping the future. Join a design community that offers unique design challenges that combine the talents of multiple engineering disciplines including Hardware, Firmware, Software, Mechanical Design, Systems Engineering and Program Management. This position is based out of Waynesboro VA and will be 100% on-site This requisition may be filled as a Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer or a Senior Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer. Roles and Responsibilities: • Design creative and flexible HW solutions with a motivated team of experts • HW Design Examples: • Console Design • Interface Panel Layouts and Interconnections • Power/Cooling Monitor and Control • RF Design • Electronic Circuit Design • SW/HW integration • Requirements verification • Actively support the investigation, resolution and documentation of product anomalies • Understanding Design to Cost, Scope and Schedule This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications for 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 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. • Ability to obtain/maintain an 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 • Expe