Northrop Grumman · 17 hours ago
Staff Electronics Engineer - R10221415
Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company that provides innovative solutions for global security challenges. They are seeking a Staff Electronics Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering Organization, focusing on developing and analyzing electronic hardware for mission systems and ensuring product performance meets customer requirements.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Diagnose and isolate failure modes using advanced electrical and thermal characterization tools, including oscilloscopes, parametric analyzers, and curve tracers
Investigate and identify root causes of components and device level failures such as short, opens, excessive leakage, performance degradation, thermal instability
Must have fundamental knowledge in failure mechanisms and accelerated life testing of electronic devices
Analyze electronic components using non-destructive and destructive techniques such as X-ray imaging, acoustic microscope, time-domain reflectometry, IV curves
Collaborate with cross-discipline teams of engineers to determine root cause and provide corrective action for improving reliability life cycle within design, manufacturing and qualification
Familiarity with reading electronic schematics for electronic components and circuit cards
Actively participate in technical reviews to share technical analysis results with program stakeholders
Working knowledge of compound semiconductor fabrication and testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience, master's degree with 10 years of experience, Ph.D. with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields
U.S. Citizenship is required
Familiarity with electronic circuit schematics and component failure modes/mechanisms
Demonstrated clear and effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to interact with team members, peers and leadership within NGMS and the customer community
Hand-on experience in diagnosing complex issues in electronics devices due to electrical, thermal, mechanical, material, design and manufacturing defects
Experience with hands on electrical testing of electronic components and RF devices
The ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Ability to work full-time onsite at the Linthicum, MD NGMS facility
Diagnose and isolate failure modes using advanced electrical and thermal characterization tools, including oscilloscopes, parametric analyzers, and curve tracers
Investigate and identify root causes of components and device level failures such as short, opens, excessive leakage, performance degradation, thermal instability
Must have fundamental knowledge in failure mechanisms and accelerated life testing of electronic devices
Analyze electronic components using non-destructive and destructive techniques such as X-ray imaging, acoustic microscope, time-domain reflectometry, IV curves
Collaborate with cross-discipline teams of engineers to determine root cause and provide corrective action for improving reliability life cycle within design, manufacturing and qualification
Familiarity with reading electronic schematics for electronic components and circuit cards
Actively participate in technical reviews to share technical analysis results with program stakeholders
Working knowledge of compound semiconductor fabrication and testing
Preferred
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Electrical engineering degree or equivalent industry years of experience
Knowledge of failure mechanisms and accelerated life testing based on JEDEC, MIL and IPC standards
Experience using curve traces, power supplies, source meters, data-logging equipment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management and customers
Ability to read circuit schematics and mechanical drawings
Innovative mindset with focus on problem solving and communicating complex technical issues with customers
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
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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