Sr/Principal Electrical Engineer - Avionics Analog & Power Design - Dulles

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.

Embark on a career developing innovative, reliable, and high-performing space systems. Northrop Grumman offers opportunities that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery across multiple programs. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration, providing you the opportunity to put your creativity into action from day one. Explore your future and launch your career today.

We have an opening for an Avionics Analog & Power Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. The primary need for this position is in Dulles, VA .

In this role, you will have the opportunity to conduct analyses and provide design inputs on components ranging from circuit cards to larger systems. Your contributions will be valued throughout the design process to ensure that the systems operate as designed and meet requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analog & Power Circuit Design:
  • Design and develop analog and power circuits for space applications.
  • Create schematics and select appropriate components for high-reliability and radiation-hardened environments.
  • Design electronic circuits with analog and power functionality for spacecraft applications, including power converters that interface with Solar Arrays and batteries, as well as housekeeping circuitry for internal power distribution.
  • Participate in design reviews and work with the eCAD team on board layout and build. Define layout constraints and provide oversight to board layout personnel.
  • Create test plans for Test Engineers and participate in Failure Review Boards and Satellite integration.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external customers concerning requirements, design, and maintenance of both hardware and software.

• Simulation and Analysis:
  • Perform simulations to verify the performance of analog and power circuits.
  • Conduct electrical and thermal analysis to ensure designs meet specifications and space environment requirements.
  • Use Saber for most advanced analyses along with LTspice and MATHCAD.
  • Evaluate circuit performance under extreme conditions (temperature, voltage, component tolerances) through Worst Case Analysis (WCA).
  • Analyze power supply designs to ensure they meet performance criteria (efficiency, noise, stability) through Power Supply Analysis (PSA).
  • Identify potential failure modes and their effects on system performance through Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.

• EMI/EMC Analysis:
  • Ensure designs comply with EMC standards to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) and conduct EMC testing as needed.

• Prototyping and Testing:
  • Collaborate with prototype shop personnel (EDL) to build prototypes and validate design concepts.
  • Perform hardware debugging and troubleshooting.
  • Develop detailed test programs to evaluate designs in accordance with stated requirements.

• Documentation and Collaboration:
  • Write comprehensive performance specification documents outlining design requirements, operational parameters, and performance criteria.
  • Develop a test verification matrix as part of the performance specification document to map each design requirement to specific tests and verification methods.
  • Document acceptance criteria for each test to confirm design meets performance standards.
  • Generate documentation and review packages for flight boards.
  • Prepare detailed design documentation, including schematics, block diagrams, and test procedures.
  • Work closely with other engineering teams (test engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering) and collaborate with project managers to ensure timely delivery of design milestones.
  • Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Continuous Improvement and Optimization:
  • Optimize power efficiency and performance of analog circuits and ensure robustness under harsh space conditions.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with analog and power designs.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share expertise within the team.

This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 or more years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; or a PhD.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Hands-on experience utilizing electrical design, modeling, simulation and/or prototyping tools.
• Hands-on experience utilizing mathematical calculation and analysis tools (e.g., Mathcad, Matlab).
• Experience designing, mapping, and/or testing subsystems and related components.

Sr. Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 9 or more years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 7 years of experience; or a PhD with 4 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Hands-on experience utilizing electrical design, modeling, simulation, and/or prototyping tools.
• Hands-on experience utilizing mathematical calculation and analysis tools (e.g., Mathcad, Matlab).
• Experience designing, mapping, and/or testing subsystems and related components.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience utilizing electrical design, modeling, simulation, and/or prototyping tools such as Cadence, Siemens, LTspice.
• Strong stability analysis skills.
• Experience using Saber and Mathcad.
• Strong custom hardware interface design skills.
• Strong ATE/CTE system design skills.
• Experience defining and mapping operational requirements to functional implementations.
• Experience developing test application software to interface with test equipment along with instrument driver suites.
• Experience developing test applications for data protocols, high-speed serial interfaces, and memory algorithms.
• Experience in the test and debug of both hardware and software systems.
• High-level understanding of general and specialized test equipment including Data Bus Analyzers, Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers, and power equipment.
• Familiarity with spaceflight electronics development and radiation-hardened design practices.
• Passion for space and space technology.

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation, and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program aiming to return humans to the Moon and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed planets. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:

• 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 (e.g., the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, allowing an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off work).

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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.

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 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.