Principal Engineer Circuit Design /Senior Principle Engineer Circuit Design

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Manhattan Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
114K-213K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, analyze, simulate, and test high-reliability analog and power electronics. Perform circuit design and control/feedback analysis, hardware validation, and manufacturing test support. Position may be filled at Principal or Senior Principal levels depending on experience; requires ability to obtain SSBI/SCI clearance.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

**Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding **

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer Circuit Design /Senior Principle Engineer Circuit Design to join our team of creative and diverse engineers within the Electronics and Payloads directorate. The position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Designing, analyzing, and testing high-reliability power and control electronics

  • Conduct circuit design, analysis, and simulations

  • Perform Hardware testing and validation

  • Provide manufacturing test support on deliverable hardware

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Engineer Circuit Design or Senior Principle Engineer Circuit Design level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications: Principle Engineer Circuit Design

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree or 1 years of relevant experience with a PhD

  • Experience designing and testing analog and power circuits

  • Proficiency with PSpice or Simplis/Simetrix or LTSpice and MathCAD

  • Knowledge of control systems and feedback theory

  • Ability to obtain and maintain an SSBI/SCI security clearance

Basic Qualifications: Senior Principle Engineer Circuit Design

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience, or 6 years of experience with a Master’s degree or 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD

  • Experience designing and testing analog and power circuits

  • Proficiency with PSpice or Simplis/Simetrix or LTSpice and MathCAD

  • Knowledge of control systems and feedback theory

  • Ability to obtain and maintain an SSBI/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Control Systems or Communications and 5 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment

  • Active In-Scope DoD Top Secret or SSBI/SCI clearance

  • Experienced in power converters/electronics development

  • Experienced in Earned Value Management Systems

**Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding **

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM plus 5 years experience, or Master's plus 3 years, or PhD plus 1 year (Principal level)
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM plus 8 years experience, or Master's plus 6 years, or PhD plus 4 years (Senior Principal level)
  • Experience designing and testing analog and power circuits
  • Proficiency with PSpice or Simplis/Simetrix or LTSpice and MathCAD
  • Knowledge of control systems and feedback theory
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an SSBI/SCI security clearance
  • Hardware testing and validation experience
  • Provide manufacturing test support on deliverable hardware
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with concentration in Control Systems or Communications and 5 years aerospace experience
  • Active In-Scope DoD Top Secret or SSBI/SCI clearance
  • Experience in power converters/electronics development
  • Experience in Earned Value Management Systems

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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