Sr Principal Engineer Electronics (SECRET clearance or higher) with Security Clearance

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job 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 comeOur 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 moonWe 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 wayOur 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 impossibleOur employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missionsIn rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planningWe'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 missionsBy 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 leaderAt Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your careerNorthrop Grumman is seeking Electrical EngineersThis position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Chantilly, VAThe qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Signals Intelligence Mission Solutions (SMS) DepartmentBasic Qualifications:--- Must be a US Citizen and have a Secret clearance at a minimum.
* Minimum education and experience are 9 years' experience with bachelor's in science; 7 years' experience with Masters; 4 years' experience with PhD.
* Experience in the design and development of microelectronics, reverse engineering, 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 such as 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 - *KiCad 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 skillsPreferred Qualifications:--- 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.Salary Range: $133,000 - $199,600 The above salary 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 conditionsEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base payAnnual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company resultsEmployees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term IncentivesIn addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting dateHowever, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidatesNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforceWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 classFor our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO U.SCitizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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