Electrical Engineer - R10214698

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available.

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret.

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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 front‑line of numerous technological advancements in our nation's history—from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers and moon landings. 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, with an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software‑secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Location:

Mission Systems Sector, Chantilly, VA.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active Secret clearance at a minimum.
• Minimum education and experience: 12 years with a bachelor’s degree; 10 years with a master’s degree; 8 years with a Ph.D.
• Experience in the design and development of microelectronics, reverse engineering, and an overall understanding of custom electrical engineering techniques used in the integration of complex electrical systems in tightly constrained spaces.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, lifecycle design, and development.
• Knowledge of engineering development activities to include design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and/or assembly of electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with various computer/hardware interfaces (USB 2.0/3.x/C, RS‑232 serial port, I²C, SPI, JTAG, PCIe, SMBUS, and SATA).
• Experience in detailed schematic capture and multi‑layer PCB layout for analog, power, and high‑speed digital circuits – Altium is a plus.
• Knowledge of embedded firmware and hardware systems.
• Experience developing firmware in C for Microchip PIC microcontrollers, Cypress microcontrollers, and/or NXP microcontrollers.
• Experience or training in basic surface‑mount technology (SMT) soldering and assembly skills.

• Candidate with a TS/SCI clearance with/without polygraph.
• Experience with HDI PCB layout, in‑circuit debuggers, and working alongside mechanical engineers for PCB constraints.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages growth and supports the mutual success of our people and the company. Benefits include health plans, savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, 9/80 work schedules (where available), and more.

Primary level: $ – $.

The above 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 discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in VP or Director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. Additional benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and PTO for vacation and personal business.

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.