Principal​/Sr. Principal Power Supply Engineer - R10209173

Principal/Sr. Principal Power Supply Engineer - R

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Role overview and requirements for this position include full life-cycle power design for architectures used in RF electronic warfare, IRCM, imaging systems, and real-time embedded control systems. The Power Design Engineer will perform concept-to-production development, test, and integration including power conversion architectures, circuit design, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

Relocation assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance:
Secret

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time

• High efficiency, switch-mode power supply architectures for image processing, embedded processing, and Receiver/Exciter designs
• Subsystem/module circuit designs for custom and COTS systems, involving COTS & MIL-STD interfaces
• Regulatory compliance to DoD customer requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-704, 461, 464 & DO-160) and TEMPEST
• Design and development of power conversion architectures to support gigabit serial interfaces, RF/EO DSP, controls, data links, and embedded processing platforms
• Collaboration with system, sub-system, and hardware engineers to define requirements, architect topologies, and PCB layouts
• Verification through SPICE simulation, laboratory testing, and qualification to electrical, mechanical, E3, EMI/EMC requirements
• Documentation and configuration management throughout the product life cycle

• For Principal Power Engineer:
  Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or similar with at least 5 years of power electronics design experience, or 3 years with a master’s degree
• Switch Mode Power Supply circuit design experience, including schematic capture through test and integration
• Hands-on prototyping and debugging complex power systems with various switch-mode topologies and linear regulators
• Ability to translate system requirements into hardware requirements, design, and test specifications
• Experience leading projects with 2 or more team members
• Familiarity with DOORS, Clear Case, Clear Quest or similar documentation and revision control systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; adaptable and problem-solving mindset
• U.S. Citizen and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

• For Sr. Principal Power Engineer:
  Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or similar with at least 8 years of power electronics design experience or 6 years with a master’s degree
• Switch Mode Power Supply circuit design experience, including schematic capture through test and integration
• Hands-on prototyping and debugging of complex power systems
• Ability to translate system requirements into hardware requirements, design, and test specifications
• Experience leading projects with 2 or more team members
• Familiarity with DOORS, Clear Case, Clear Quest or similar documentation and revision control systems
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaborative skills; comfortable working independently
• U.S. Citizen and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering focused on Power Conversion (5+ years of experience)
• Working knowledge of Electronic Warfare hardware
• Experience with Cadence Concept/Allegro and LTSpice
• Experience designing high-frequency magnetics and EMI/EMC considerations
• Document control systems experience similar to DOORS, Clear Case, Clear Quest
• Project planning and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Current Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance

Salary ranges:

• Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The above salary range is a general guideline; actual offers are based on factors such as scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and market conditions.

Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply. Long-Term Incentives may be available for VP/Director levels. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to change.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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 positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions.