Principal Engineer Circuit Design/ Sr. Principal Engineer Circuit Design

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

This requisition can be filled at a level 3 Principal Engineer Circuit Design or a level 4 Sr. Principal Engineer Circuit Design. Additionally, please be aware that this position will also be contingent upon capturing program award and obtaining customer funding.

In this role you will:

• Design, analyze, and test high-reliability power and control electronics

• Conduct circuit design, analysis, and simulations

• Perform Hardware testing and validation

• Provide manufacturing test support on deliverable hardware

Basic Qualifications - Principal Engineer Circuit Design

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience with development and delivery of hardware through lifecycle of programs (proposal, architecture, design, production and test); OR Master's degree in Engineering or STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience with development and delivery of hardware through lifecycle of programs (proposal, architecture, design, production and test); OR PhD in Engineering or STEM discipline with 1 year of related experience with development and delivery of hardware through lifecycle of programs (proposal, architecture, design, production and test)

• Knowledge of 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 - Sr. Principal Engineer Circuit Design

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience with development and delivery of hardware through lifecycle of programs (proposal, architecture, design, production and test); OR Master's degree in Engineering or STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience with development and delivery of hardware through lifecycle of programs (proposal, architecture, design, production and test); OR PhD in Engineering or STEM discipline with 4 years of related experience with development and delivery of hardware through lifecycle of programs (proposal, architecture, design, production and test)

• Knowledge of 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

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

- 401k

- Educational Assistance

- Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

- Paid Time Off

- Health & Wellness Resources

- Employee Discounts

- Flexible Schedules:  For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.