Engineer Electrical

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

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 yours of 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.

Are you interested in defining possible? Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Electrical Engineer.

This position will primarily be located at the SIGINT Technology Center's (STC) in Chantilly supporting the Diadem program as well as various Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts. The STC is where technology and teamwork come together to meet the unique needs of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The STC is comprised of multiple mission-focused programs with projects ranging from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) SIGINT payload and data link development to OCONUS/CONUS mission/maintenance support. STC tasks include system design, engineering development, system integration, hands-on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support design, integration, test, and documentation for both new and existing hardware systems
• Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams (SE, EE, ME, SW) to support and lead internal research and development (IRAD) efforts
• Work with program management to ensure budgets, schedules, and key project milestones are being met
• Support operations and maintenance of fielded SIGINT systems
• Interface and collaborate with customers, end users, operators, and Field Service Representatives for: On-call pager support, On-call Subject Matter Expertise support, and On-call troubleshooting
• Develop and execute troubleshooting procedures for use in real time operations, OCONUS test sites, and System Integration Labs (SILs)

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 Years experience with a Bachelors degree in Science in Electrical Engineering degree; 6 Years experience with a Masters degree; 3 Years experience with PhD
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Knowledge of modern wireless communication systems
• Knowledge of RF system components & functions
• Experience in cable harness/assembly design and testing
• Experience with electrical test & measurement equipment
• Experience with circuit card assembly design and schematic design tools
• Experience working in team environments
• Experience working with program management

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• A background in test, design, and integration
• Experience with Mentor Graphics design and simulation tools (i.e. Xpedition)
• Experience in circuit card assembly component selection, schematic capture, simulation, and board layout (multi-layer and high density)
• Experience with VPX / OpenVPX framework
• Experience with Linux operating systems including system concepts, architecture, and distributions with basic to advanced terminal commands
• Strong understanding of networking architecture, concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and technologies
• Security+ and Network+ certifications
• Experience in operations and maintenance of SIGINT/EW systems and workflows
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams
• Experience with requirements management and associated tools (i.e. Doors, Cameo)
• Experience with full life cycle engineering for assembly and system level design processes (i.e. from requirements to a tangible solution)

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!

Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.