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Principal / Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Maryland-Baltimore
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About the role
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. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking Principal Electronics Engineer/ Senior Principal Electronics Engineer in Baltimore, MD. This 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. Typical Roles and Responsibilities include: · Panel & cable design, electrical interconnects & schematics, developing acceptance criteria & certification procedures, and hardware checkout/troubleshooting. · Requirements definition · Full design cycle from conception through design to fabrication and integration/test. · 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 This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level. Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer: • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years’ experience, Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years’ experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience. 4 years of additional experience can be considered in lieu of degree • Experience understanding in hardware design to include panel and/or cable design, schematic layouts, etc. • Experience with Electrical designs such as integrated (analog, power, digital), panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts • Ability to work effectively in a team environment • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing • Active US Government Secret Clearance • Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer: • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years’ experience, Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years’ experience; or a • Experience understanding in hardware design to include panel and/or cable design, schematic layouts, etc. • Experience with Electrical designs such as integrated (analog, power, digital), panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts • Ability