Test Design Hardware Engineer​/Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

Location:

Waynesboro, VA – 100% on-site.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel required:

10% of the time.

Clearance:
Secret clearance required.

• Design creative and flexible hardware solutions with a motivated team of experts.
• Hardware design examples – console design, interface panel layouts and interconnections, power/cooling monitor and control, RF design, electronic circuit design, SW/HW integration, requirements verification.
• Actively support the investigation, resolution, and documentation of product anomalies.
• Understand design-to-cost, scope, and schedule considerations.

This position may be filled as a Hardware Engineer or Principal Hardware Engineer.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (SAP).

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or master’s degree with 0 years, or an equivalent combination of degree and experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience in hardware design, integrated analog/power/digital hardware design, panel design, cable design, schematic layouts.
• Experience with lab test equipment (Network Analyzers, DMM, Oscilloscopes).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or master’s degree with 3 years, or Ph.D. with 1 year, or an equivalent combination of degree and experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience in hardware design, integrated analog/power/digital hardware design, panel design, cable design, schematic layouts.
• Experience with lab test equipment (Network Analyzers, DMM, Oscilloscopes).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced degree in engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Background in automated test equipment (ATE) design and integration.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance.
• Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C/C++ programming, Test Stand programming.
• Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital design.
• Familiarity with differential digital interfaces such as LVDS, PXI/PXIe, VME.
• Experience with schematic design tools such as Mentor Graphics, Zuken, Capital.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical hardware and software automation.
• PCB layout experience is a plus.
• Technical lead experience.
• Active Secret or higher clearance beyond baseline.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, 9/80 work schedule where available, and more.

Primary Level: $72,100.00 – $. Secondary Level: $89,400.00 – $.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions requiring government clearance.

Job Category:
Engineering.