Test Design Hardware Engineer​/Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer

Northrop Grumman Hardware Engineer Position

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.

Join a design community that offers unique design challenges that combine the talents of multiple engineering disciplines including Hardware, Firmware, Software, Mechanical Design, Systems Engineering and Program Management.

This position is based out of Waynesboro VA and will be 100% on-site.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design creative and flexible HW solutions with a motivated team of experts
• 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
• Understanding Design to Cost, Scope and Schedule

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

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications for Test Design Hardware Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, master's degree with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience in hardware design
• Experience with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware Design
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts
• Experience with lab test equipment (such as Network Analyzers, DMM and O-Scopes)
• Effective verbal and written communication

Basic Qualifications for Principal Test Design Hardware Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience in hardware design
• Experience with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware Design
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts
• Experience with lab test equipment (such as Network Analyzers, DMM and O-Scopes)
• Effective verbal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) design and integration background, a plus
• 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 like LVDS - PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
• Experience with schematic design tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Zuken, Capital, etc.)
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting with electrical hardware and software automation
• PCB Layout a plus
• Technical Lead experience
• Active Secret or higher clearance

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman…