RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.The *Principal Electronics Engineer/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer *position requires a mix of Test Fixture and Software design skills. Experience with DC, Analog, Digital & RF test & measurement equipment; and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems.

Typical Roles and Responsibilities include:

• 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
  This opening can be filled at a level 3 OR level 4
  This role is contingent upon candidates having a current Active DoD Secret Clearance.
  Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer:
  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
  Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer:
  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 Do

D 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 Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
Test design and integration background
Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C/C++ programming

Lab View 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 Do

D Top Secret Clearance:

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.