Principal or Sr Principal 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore (Linthicum), MD.  This is a fulltime onsite position that offers the 9/80 Schedule. What You’ll get to Do The Principal or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer demands a combination of hardware and software expertise, practical experience with DC, analog, digital, or RF test and measurement equipment, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems. Team members collaborate closely with various specialists, including test technicians, robotics engineers, electronics design engineers, and radar subject matter experts.   Typical Roles and Responsibilities include: • Understanding design to cost, scope, and schedule • Test 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 & Mission Assurance organizations • System deployment and factory support • Software maintenance and / or Hardware refresh initiatives **This opening can be filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level.   **This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance. Basic Qualifications - Principal Electronics Engineer: • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience - OR - a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience - OR - a Ph.D degree in STEM with 0 years of experience • Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams • Demonstrated mix of hardware and software skills • Experience with text-based programming languages (e.g. C /C++) • Background and working knowledge in RF, digital and power theory and concepts • Experience with test & measurement equipment • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. An active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required prior to start.   Basic Qualifications - Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer: • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years of related experience - OR - a Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience - OR - a Ph.D degree in STEM with 4 years of experience • Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams • Demonstrated mix of hardware and soft