Northrop Grumman · 12 hours ago
Principal Electronics Engineer/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $163K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer to design and integrate test fixtures and software solutions, ensuring certification and deployment of test systems while supporting manufacturing processes.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Understanding design to cost, scope, and schedule
Requirements definition
Design of electromechanical test fixture & software test solutions
Manufacturing support during the hardware build process
Integration of test fixtures & software into a functioning test solution
Test equipment & software certification per customer requirements
Test system deployment and factory support
Software maintenance and/or hardware fixture update initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years' experience, Master's degree in STEM with 3 years' experience, Ph.D degree in STEM with 0 years' experience
Active DoD Secret Clearance
The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
Mix of hardware design and software skills
Experience in text-based programming (e.g. C / C++)
Background and working knowledge in RF theory and concepts
Experience with test & measurement equipment
Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years' experience, Master's degree in STEM with 6 years' experience, Ph.D degree in STEM with 3 years' experience
Active DoD Secret Clearance
The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
Mix of test fixture and software design skills
C/C++ software programming experience
Background and working knowledge of RF theory and concepts
Experience with test & measurement equipment e.g. Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer
Preferred
Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
Test design and integration background
Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
Experience with LabWindows CVI, C/C++ programming
LabView programming
Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)
Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital design
Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS - PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
Hands-on troubleshooting of electronic hardware
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Benefits
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.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
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