Principal​/Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

Principal / Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 50% of the Time

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.

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 Principal / Senior Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD with 25-50% travel to customer locations within the United States. Most travel is expected after development efforts in Baltimore are complete or nearing completion.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Support all phases of the system lifecycle with primary emphasis on radar hardware/software integration, test execution, system verification, and product sustainment.
• Perform complex electronics and electrical troubleshooting on Prime Mission Equipment and associated test equipment in both laboratory and field environments.
• Lead or support integration, test, data analysis, and digital instrumentation activities associated with radar and electronic systems.
• Participate in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, failure analysis, and development of corrective actions to resolve technical issues and improve product performance.
• Research, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including radar assemblies, subsystems, and test equipment components.
• Use standard and specialized laboratory equipment, including digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, to diagnose issues and validate system behavior.
• Support the development and execution of lab system test setups, test readiness activities, and disciplined test operations.
• Interface frequently with internal engineering teams, program leadership, and customer representatives to communicate technical status, identify risks, and drive issue resolution.
• Balance multiple assignments effectively while demonstrating initiative, technical ownership, and sound engineering decision-making.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

This position may be filled as a Principal Electronics Engineer or a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software integration and test.
• Knowledge of RF engineering, radar functionality, and radar hardware.
• Experience using standard and specialized laboratory equipment, including digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, to diagnose issues and validate system behavior.
• Experience with using test tools to troubleshoot and repair radar systems in laboratory and/or field environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic customer locations for business trips and short-term assignments (25-50% travel).
• US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required. Must have the ability to obtain/maintain SAP clearance and/or program-specific clearances.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 6 years of related engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software integration and test.
• Knowledge of RF engineering, radar functionality, and radar…