RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our Hardware Engineering Organization to help develop, enhance and analyze cutting edge products and systems. Candidates will work on electronic hardware for mission systems

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

Summary of Role:

As a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer within the Reliability Analysis Laboratory group, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our hardware engineering organization. You will provide critical analysis in support of high visibility investigations at a component level to solve root cause and guide multi-disciplinary engineering teams to optimal corrective actions. You will closely collaborate with materials, design, manufacturing and test engineering to ensure continuous product performance meets and exceeds customer requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Diagnose and isolate failure modes using advanced electrical and thermal characterization tools, including oscilloscopes, parametric analyzers, and curve tracers.

Investigate and identify root causes of components and device level failures such as short, opens, excessive leakage, performance degradation, thermal instability

Must have fundamental knowledge in failure mechanisms and accelerated life testing of electronic devices

Analyze electronic components using non-destructive and destructive techniques such as X-ray imaging, acoustic microscope, time-domain reflectometry, IV curves

Collaborate with cross-discipline teams of engineers to determine root cause and provide corrective action for improving reliability life cycle within design, manufacturing and qualification

Familiarity with reading electronic schematics for electronic components and circuit cards

Actively participate in technical reviews to share technical analysis results with program stakeholders

Working knowledge of compound semiconductor fabrication and testing

Fundamental knowledge of electronic packages construction and functionality: FPGA, QFNs, Wire-bonding, Flip-Chip devices

Communicate technical results and status updates to management and program stakeholders

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance prior to start or the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance.

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 is required

Familiarity with electronic circuit schematics and component failure modes/mechanisms.

Demonstrated clear and effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to interact with team members, peers and leadership within NGMS and the customer community.

The ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Ability to work full-time onsite at the Linthicum, MD NGMS facility

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent industry years of experience

Hands-on experience in diagnosing complex issues in electronics devices due to electrical, thermal, mechanical, material, design and manufacturing defects

Experience with hands on electrical testing of electronic components and RF devices

Knowledge of failure mechanisms and accelerated life testing based on JEDEC, MIL and IPC standards

Experience using curve traces, power supplies, source meters, data-logging equipment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management and customers.

Ability to read circuit schematics and mechanical drawings

Innovative mindset with focus on problem solving and communicating complex technical issues with customers

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.

Primary 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.

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.