Principal Electronics Engineer​/Sr Principal Electronics Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 50% of the Time Description 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 Electronics Engineer / Sr Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD, along with travel up to 10% CONUS (continental U.S.) and 25-40% OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.).
*** After an initial period of training for 1+ year in Baltimore, MD and after acquiring all required security clearances, you will travel to Seattle, WA for a two-year assignment.
*** Compensation is supplemented by applicable travel benefits.

What You’ll get to Do:

Join our Field Engineering team supporting the MESA Program. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-critical team and have the opportunity to develop into a Lead Engineer supporting our CONUS site in Seattle, Washington.

Following a comprehensive training period with the development teams in Linthicum, along with limited OCONUS travel as needed, you will transition into a two-year Long-Term Assignment (LTA) in Seattle, where you’ll provide sustained on-site technical leadership and serve as a key contributor to mission success.

This role offers strong leadership visibility and meaningful career growth within Field Engineering. Upon completion of the assignment, the selected candidate may have the opportunity to extend their time in Seattle. Field Engineering is committed to providing long-term career opportunities and supporting the continued growth and advancement of high-performing engineers across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a key member of the MESA Radar Integration and Field Support team, providing technical, logistical, and sustainment support across the MESA product line (USAF and international customers: Australia, Korea, Turkey, UK, and future users).Act as the lead Field Support Engineer at the Seattle, WA base, and provide on‑site technical support at other locations as required, including integration, test, and sustainment activities that may involve domestic and international travel.

Provide expert support for E‑7 Surveillance Radar/IFF systems, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, hardware/software configuration, and resolution of system issues, while documenting actions and recommending updates to technical documentation and procedures.

Offer day‑to‑day engineering advice and on‑the‑job training to customer and Boeing personnel, including informal…