Northrop Grumman

Principal Electronics Engineer/Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman$108K — $203K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience (5-8 years) or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • U.S Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance.
  • Experience in the design and development of electrical harnesses for various applications including RF and fiber optics (5-8 years).
  • Proficiency with mechanical CAD design tools such as Siemens NX (5-8 years).
  • Demonstrated leadership in technical review and presentation settings (5-8 years).
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of cables and interconnects across multiple platforms.
  • Lead engineering teams and interface with various engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
  • Manage project schedules and budgets while identifying potential issues.
  • Solve complex technical problems with innovative solutions.
  • Support all phases of the product life cycle, from concept design to testing.
  • Contribute to team knowledge and skill development through coaching and process improvement activities.

Benefits

  • Health Plan with various options.
  • Savings Plan with flexible contributions.
  • Paid Time Off for vacation and personal business.
  • Education Assistance for continuing education and development.
  • Training and Development programs to enhance skills.
  • 9/80 Work Schedule available for better work-life balance.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Electronics Engineer or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD.

This role may be filled at the Principal or Senior Principal level.

What You'll Get to Do:

This position will support the development of cables and interconnects for all platforms including restricted space, air, ground and sea/naval systems development programs in Baltimore (Linthicum), Maryland. The candidate will work within the Hardware Engineering organization. It is a high performing organization that values its employees and has a strong sense of purpose tied to the vision of Northrop Grumman: To be the most trusted provider of systems and technologies that ensure the security and the freedom of our nation and its allies. The candidate will be able to grow personally and professionally in an ethical and inclusive environment, while being an important part of a great team.

Strong communication skills are required for success in all phases of the role. The engineer will serve on and typically lead engineering teams, interfacing heavily with other mechanical engineers and analysts, as well as engineers from related disciplines, program management, and customers/stakeholders. The engineer is expected to manage schedule and budget for assigned projects, with the ability to identify and communicate any issues that may impact these goals.

The engineer will be responsible for solving challenging technical problems with innovative solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements. The engineer will support all phases of the product life cycle, including requirements analysis, concept design, detailed design, manufacture, and environmental test. The engineer will serve on engineering teams, and interface heavily with related disciplines and customers/stakeholders. Strong communication skills are required for success in all phases of the role.

The engineer will also contribute to overall knowledge base and skill level of the organization via coaching, knowledge transfer, and process improvement activities.

This position is contingent upon contract award, the ability to obtain/maintain an active US Government Secret or the successful transfer of a US Government Secret prior to start and the ability to obtain/maintain a special access program clearance prior to start

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Electronics Engineer:

Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

  • U.S Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance prior to starting.
  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
  • A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
  • 5 years of experience in design and development of electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, and fiber optics
  • 5 years of experience in design, manufacturing, and integration of cables and harnesses, appropriate material selections and use of off the shelf components
  • 5 years of experience in selection of harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable, and wire
  • 5 years of experience in cable diagram hierarchy via block - interconnect - schematic - wiring; and cable documentation either build-to-print -or- specification controlled
  • 5 years of experience with mechanical CAD design tools such as Siemens NX or similar
  • 5 years of demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems
  • 5 years of experience leading and reviewing technical work products of peers
  • 5 years of experience presenting at design reviews and customer/stakeholder briefings


Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • U.S Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance prior to starting.
  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
  • A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start.
  • 8 years of experience in design and development of electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, and fiber optics
  • 8 years of experience in design, manufacturing, and integration of cables and harnesses, appropriate material selections and use of off the shelf components
  • 8 years of experience in selection of harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable, and wire
  • 8 years of experience in cable diagram hierarchy via block - interconnect - schematic - wiring; and cable documentation either build-to-print -or- specification controlled
  • 8 years of experience with mechanical CAD design tools such as Siemens NX or similar
  • 8 years of demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems
  • 8 years of experience leading and reviewing technical work products of peers
  • 8 years of experience presenting at design reviews and customer/stakeholder briefings


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active US Government Secret Clearance or higher.
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skill.
  • Working knowledge of military and commercial process specifications that are relevant to the development and testing of cables and harnesses for military applications.
  • Cable modeling in E3 Zuken and/or Siemens Capital
  • Demonstrated success leading others within an integrated product team (IPT), supporting the development of junior engineers and cross functional collaboration for overall project success.
  • Experience with project management metrics, including earned value management, to monitor and manage engineering budget and schedule requirements.
  • Experience contributing to technical and cost proposal development.
  • Leadership in process improvement or knowledge transfer (i.e. publication) activities.


Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

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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