What You’ll Get to Do
The Staff Electronics Engineer will support the Hardware Engineering - Subsystems and Product Leadership organization.
The Staff Electronics Engineer supports the entire product lifecycle, from design and implementation through flight test and debugging, to ensure that product requirements are met. They design and integrate electromechanical test fixtures and test software, provide manufacturing and factory support, troubleshoot and correct root causes of system‑level issues, and participate in design reviews and technical peer reviews to ensure system and hardware requirements are satisfied.
The position requires a mix of test hardware and software design skills, experience with DC, Analog, Digital, and RF test & measurement equipment, and a hands‑on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Working with design to cost, scope, and schedule
Requirements definition and deriving test hardware and software requirements from specifications
Design of electromechanical test fixtures & software test solutions
Providing manufacturing support during the hardware build process
Integration of test fixtures & software into a functioning test solution
Test equipment & software certification per customer requirements
Test system deployment and factory support
Software maintenance and/or hardware fixture update initiatives
Conducting reviews of hardware‑related products, hardware designs, and technical documents
Active participation in design reviews and other technical reviews, as required
Active participation in technical peer reviews to ensure system/hardware requirements are being met from an end‑to‑end system point of view
Troubleshooting and correcting root causes of various system‑level issues
Prioritizing work and making recommendations to Technical Leads, as required
This role is contingent upon candidates having a current, active government Secret Clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 12 years of related experience - OR - a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years of related experience - OR - a Ph.D. degree in STEM with 8 years of experience.
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, electrical schematics and block diagrams
Experience leading a hardware design or software design from requirements through verification and validation and certification
Experience in text‑based programming (e.g. C, C++, C#)
Background and working knowledge in RF theory and concepts
Experience with test & measurement equipment
US Citizenship is required.
Current, active US Government Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
Experience supporting schedule and cost estimating for test hardware and software design efforts
Hardware Test design and Test Software integration background
Experience with LabWindows CVI, Visual Studio, C/C++ or C# Development
Experience with Test Sequence Development
Experience with modern software version control tools such as Git or Subversion
Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital design
Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, DxDesigner/Xpedition, or similar)
Familiarity with differential digital interfaces such as: LVDS – PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
Hands‑on troubleshooting of electronic hardware and test systems
Active Top Secret clearance
What We Can Offer You
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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00
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.
