Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking aPrincipal/Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Linthicum, Maryland and will require 100% on-site work.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Design, prototyping and production support of state-of-the-art RF, digital, and mixed signal multi-chip modules (MCMs), Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using various substrate materials and chip-scale packaging technologies
• Collaboration within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT);  effective and timely communication with peers in adjacent functions, including electrical design, systems engineering, thermal analysis, structural analysis, drafting, supply chain management and manufacturing.
• Organizing and prioritizing tasks to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced personnel.

This position may be filled as a Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer or a Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer.

This position is contingent upon contract award and the ability to obtain an active US Government Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active US Government Secret Clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain/maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in PWB/CCA design and signal routing, including substrate/PWB layout and chip-scale packaging technologies.
• Minimum 5 years of experience applying materials, specifications, manufacturing processes, and design tools used for multi-chip modules, PWBs, and CCAs.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience using AutoCAD, Xpedition, or both for design and layout work.
• Minimum 5 years of experience using NX or comparable 3D modeling software in an engineering or design environment.

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Active Secret clearance.
• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in PWB/CCA design and signal routing, including substrate/PWB layout and chip-scale packaging technologies.
• Minimum 8 years of experience applying materials, specifications, manufacturing processes, and design tools used for multi-chip modules, PWBs, and CCAs.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience using AutoCAD, Xpedition, or both for design and layout work.
• Minimum 8 years of experience using NX or comparable 3D modeling software in an engineering or design environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
• A current/active US Government Secret Clearance or higher
• Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.100 engineering drawing practices
• Familiarity with thermal and structural analysis considerations, methodologies, and software tools
• Experience with hands-on assembly and testing of prototype electronic hardware
• Experience in a technical leadership role on a cross-functional product development team
• Experience routing RF signals

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!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.