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.*

Join our highly skilled Field Engineering team and support the development, integration, test, and sustainment of advanced radar and mission systems supporting the Tactical Fighters Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex electronic and RF-based systems critical to mission success, with responsibilities spanning radar hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, verification, root cause analysis, and product sustainment.

You will play a key technical role across the product lifecycle, supporting engineering execution from requirements analysis through system integration, lab and field test, issue resolution, and customer support. This position is well suited for an experienced engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment, applies strong technical judgment to solve difficult problems, and communicates effectively across engineering disciplines and customer interfaces.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 5 years of related engineering…