Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Power Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Power Electronics Engineers to join our growing design solutions team located in Baltimore, MD. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Power Conversion Technology design group, working with our other talented engineers to develop state of the art power supplies and power products for military applications. The applicant must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful and multi-talented.

Technically, this applicant must be capable of performing and leading teams in the detailed design and analysis of power conditioning equipment associated with power supplies, variable speed drives, frequency converters, and multi-level converters in a wide variety of applications. Implementation will involve advanced power conversion technology employing high frequency PWM, multi-level architecture, high speed communications, and digital and analog controls.

Modeling and simulation using SABER for power stages and SABER or MATLAB for controls is essential for validating hardware design and performance. Individual needs to lead small multi-disciplinary teams, support cost and schedule estimates and author reports.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design power supply hardware, including simulation and analysis, schematic development, component selection, and printed wiring board (PWB) layout.
• Conduct technical trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and optimize performance.
• Perform worst-case analysis and component stress analysis to ensure design robustness and reliability.
• Provide manufacturing support for hardware builds, including resolving production issues and implementing improvements.
• Develop Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and perform initial hardware checkout and testing.
• Work in a laboratory environment to support hardware development, integration, and production activities.

This position is contingent the successful transfer of an active US. Government Secret Clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience, master's degree with 10 years of experience, Ph.D. with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Active US Government Secret clearance
• 12 years of hands-on power supply or power systems design and development experience.
• 12 years of experience with basic isolated and non-isolated circuit topologies & control techniques.
• 12 years of Familiar with simulation tools (e.g. SPICE, LTSpice, SABER), Math Cad.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Familiar with power supply EMI/EMC filtering and design
• Digital control experience
• Active power factor correction design experience
• Magnetic component design experience
• High voltage design experience (up to 200 kV)
• Working knowledge of power related Mil-Stds for power quality and electromagnetic interference
• Hardware development team leadership experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products,…