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Northrop Grumman Corp.

Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer

middle river, MD

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Northrop Grumman Corp. lists this Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer opportunity in middle river, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD.***After an initial period of training for one year in Baltimore, and after acquiring all required security clearances, you will travel to Palmdale, CA for a two-year assignment.***What You’ll get to Do:Be responsible for providing technical assistance with the installation and test support of a phase array sensor system on a platform. As the system knowledge expert, you will be working on an MS team and using sophisticated supported equipment with other engineers to provide the prime contractor with knowledge and assist with system operation. Other duties include mission support, providing monitoring and operational guidance.Roles & Responsibilities:Conducting post-installation, shop floor system testing in coordination with other platform systemsConducting pre-mission system test supportCollect, evaluate and report on test resultsTroubleshooting system and test-set electrical, electronic and test softwareRecommending corrective action for system repairsDevising equipment design and procedural changes to improve safety and efficiencyProviding direction/oversight during the conduct of work performed by repair techniciansSupporting operational missionsProviding support at other field sites and test facilitiesSupporting various customer meetings at customer locationsPeriodic shift work may be required based on operational needsThis position may be filled as an Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer.Basic Qualifications for an Electronics Engineer:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.Experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: airborne AESA radar/communications systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering or similar engineering background.Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customerMust be willing to work out of Baltimore for the initial training period and upon return from the two-year assignment in Palmdale, CAMust be willing to support additional occasional travel up to 10%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required. Must have the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI and SAP clearance.Basic Qualifications for a Principal Electronics Engineer:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.Experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: airborne AESA radar/communications systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering or similar engineering background.Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customerMust be willing to work out of Baltimore for the initial training period and upon return from the two-year assignment in Palmdale, CAMust be willing to support additional occasional travel up to 10%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required. Must have the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI and SAP clearance.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in integration and test techniques, MATLAB, or related signal analysis tools; interfacing protocols, test equipment, and customer interaction.Experience with RF and radar technologies.Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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