RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No
DescriptionWe are looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Digital Hardware Engineer based out of Baltimore/Linthicum, MD.
The Senior Principal Digital Hardware Engineer is a core member of the Hardware Engineering team responsible for designing, modeling, analyzing, and testing digital circuit card assemblies. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, test and teams to design, analyze, and test digital board designs, supporting a broad portfolio of defense grade products.
What You'll Get to Do- Design - Perform component placement, layout, routing, schematic development for complex high speed digital and mixed signal circuit card assemblies. Act as the lead on the CCA design, coordinating across various functions to ensure a sound design
- Model and analyze- Model the routing of the hardware using various software tools and run signal and power integrity simulations to analyze performance of the design
- Test - Perform DVT (design, verification, test) of hardware to assess performance of the designs. Debug and troubleshoot issues in the lab
- Mentor junior designers - Provide guidance on best practices, standards, and the overall design process
This position is contingent on the successful transfer of an Active US Government Secret clearance prior to start.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Digital Hardware EngineerBachelor'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 is required.
- A current/active U.S Government Secret clearance
- 8 years of experience translating system performance and operational specifications into hardware requirements, design documentation, and test specifications.
- 8 years of experience with digital circuitry and design, including schematic creation, support to fabrication and assembly, and troubleshooting of digital hardware.
Preferred Qualifications for Senior Principal Digital Hardware Engineer- Expert working knowledge of the Mentor Xpedition software suite.
- Experience with high-speed digital design (≥5 Gbps) or RF/microwave PCB design.
- Demonstrated success working in collaborative, fast paced development teams.
- Expert written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting technical concepts to cross functional teams.
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: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00
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.
