Staff Electronics Engineer – HW & SW Test

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 a Staff Electronics Engineer – HW & SW Test to join our team in Baltimore, MD.  The candidate should be a self‑driven problem solver with experience developing, enhancing, and maintaining test hardware and software for complex electronic systems.

• 12 years of experience with a Bachelors of Science in a STEM discipline; 8 years of System Engineering experience with Masters; 6 Years with a PhD
• US Citizenship
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
• The ability to read and interpret specifications, electrical schematics and block diagrams
• Mix of hardware and software design and development experience
• Background and working knowledge in RF theory and concepts
• Experience with test & measurement equipment
• Experience leading test hardware and software design efforts from requirements through verification, validation, and certification, and support schedule and cost estimating for these efforts.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Baltimore, MD

• Experience leading a hardware design or software design from requirements through verification and validation and certification
• Experience with building schedules and estimating Engineering costs
• Hardware Test design and Test Software integration background
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, Visual Studio, C/C++ or C# Development
• Experience with Test Sequence Development
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
• Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, DxDesigner/Xpedition, or similar)
• 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 and test systems
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
• Current Special Program Access (SAP) clearance

 

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.