This Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer position requires a blend of Hardware and Software skills, experience with DC, Analog, Digital or RF test & measurement equipment, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
- Understanding design to cost, scope, and schedule
- Requirements definition
- Design of flexible Hardware & Software test solutions together with a team of experts
- Manufacturing support during the hardware build process
- Integration of Hardware & Software into a functioning system
- Certification with the Quality organization
- System deployment and factory support
- Software maintenance and / or Hardware refresh initiatives
These roles are contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance.
These roles are contingent upon Program Award
The roles may be filled at either the T3 or T4 level per the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer:
You must satisfy one of the following education/experience criteria to be considered for this position:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years’ experience, Master's degree in STEM with 3 years’ experience, Ph.D. degree in STEM with 0 years’ experience. An additional 4 years’ experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
- United States Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
- Mix of hardware and software skills
- Experience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)
- Background and working knowledge in RF, digital or power theory and concepts
- Experience with test & measurement equipment
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer:
You must satisfy one of the following education/experience criteria to be considered for this position:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years’ experience, Master's degree in STEM with 6 years’ experience, Ph.D. degree in STEM with 3 years’ experience. An additional 4 years’ experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
- United States Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- The ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
- Mix of hardware and software skills
- Experience in text-based programming (e.g. C /C++)
- Background and working knowledge in RF, digital or power theory and concepts
- Experience with test & measurement equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
- Test design and integration background
- Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
- Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
- Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)
- Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital design
- Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS - PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
- Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
- Active clearance
Skills Required
- Education/experience: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years' experience (Principal) or 8 years' experience (Sr Principal); Master's or Ph.D. alternatives; 4 years' experience may substitute for degree.
- United States citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
- Mix of hardware and software skills
- Experience in text-based programming (e.g. C/C++)
- Background and working knowledge in RF, digital or power theory and concepts
- Experience with test and measurement equipment
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
- Test design and integration background
- Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
- Experience with LabWindows CVI
- Experience with schematic design tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Zuken)
- Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital design
- Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS, PXI/PXIe and VME bus
- Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
- Active security clearance
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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