Northrop Grumman

Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman$87K — $131K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience for Electronics Engineer role OR 5+ years for Principal Electronics Engineer role.
  • Familiarity with engineering software tools such as MathCad, MatLab, and schematic capture is needed.
  • Experience with electrical CAD programs like Mentor Graphics is required.
  • Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify system hardware requirements.
  • Define and maintain hardware architectures and designs.
  • Perform trade studies to evaluate hardware products.
  • Develop documentation for firmware and hardware including schematics and fabrication drawings.
  • Create engineering test requirements and subsystem testing plans.
  • Conduct hardware testing and system integration activities.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Eligibility for overtime and bonuses based on contributions and company performance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including life and disability insurance.
  • Company-provided holidays and paid time off.
  • Participation in a savings plan for retirement.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Our Oceanic Systems Engineering team is seeking dependable individuals willing to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and are interested in expanding their horizons. Our Electrical Systems group needs a Electronics Design Engineer to serve as an electrical & electronics team member and technical resource on integrated project teams (IPT). Responsibilities include collaborating with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing & quality engineers to: determine  hardware requirements for systems; determine hardware architectures; develop hardware designs; define/maintain power budgets; perform trade studies on hardware products; select developmental & operational hardware; document firmware & hardware (schematics & fabrication drawings for custom circuit cards, drawer/rack/system wiring & cabling); develop engineering test requirements and unit/subsystem/system test plans; and perform hardware test & system integration. Thorough knowledge and experience in designing electronics systems is required. This may include experience in highspeed digital circuits for data acquisition, control, telemetry & communications; selection of and interfacing with COTS hardware and various sensor types; or experience with low-noise analog circuits as well as A/D and D/A converters. Experience with design and troubleshooting electronics and electrical systems related to analog/mixed signal, RF, fiber- optic systems, AC/DC power, FPGAs, microcontrollers, and serial communication; schematic capture, and analysis/simulation tools such as PSpice and/or Saber is preferred. This position will be located at the Annapolis, MD facility. This position can be filled as an Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer. Basic Qualifications for an Electronics Engineer: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required. (0+ years with MS degree or PhD) - Familiarity with common engineering/office tools (including MathCad, MatLab, schematic capture, MS Office) and analytical techniques including electrical simulation - Familiarity with electrical CAD programs such as Mentor Graphics and experience in engineering drawing development - US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph Basic Qualifications for an Principal Electronics Engineer: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required. (3+ years with MS degree or 1 years with PhD) - Familiarity with common engineering/office tools (including MathCad, MatLab, schematic capture, MS Office) and analytical techniques including electrical simulation - Familiarity with electrical CAD programs such as Mentor Graphics and experience in engineering drawing development - US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph Preferred Qualifications: - Have an active Polygraph security clearance - Proficiency in Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Xpedition, Hyperlynx, PSPICE, Saber, Xilinx Vivado, Siemens Capital or Zuken E3 - Familiarity with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc) - Previous design or testing experience with Comms/Sonar/Radar receivers, or subsea electronics - Familiarity with Labview and/or MATLAB programming and troubleshooting - An interest in seeing production designs through manufacturing and test, locally, with the possibility of travel to field - sites for final sell-off testing NGFeaturedJobs Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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