(DoD SkillBridge) Principal / Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Positions Available: 1At 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. As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman's 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.
  
  The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
  
  Responsibilities for this internship position are:
  
  Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
  
  Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
  
  Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
  
  Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
  
  DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:
  
  Has served at least 180 days on active duty
  
  Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
  
  Will receive an honorable discharge
  
  Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
  
  Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
  
  Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship
  
  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, but they're also making history.
  
  The Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) within Northrop Grumman Space Systems, pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
  
  PGSD Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Business Unit is a strategic partner specializing in delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions for classified and unclassified missions in space. Headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, PGSD RSP has offices, manufacturing, and world-class assembly, integration, and test facilities. We do it all here, on-site, from sensors to payloads to full up spacecraft, supporting Class A to Class D missions. Our key capabilities include Active RF, Passive RF, and Electro-Optical payloads, space solar power, cross domain missions, and space resilience payloads & solutions.
  
  We have a SkillBridge internship opening for an experienced Principal Electronics Engineer / Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Space Systems organization. This position is in Baltimore, MD.
  
  This requisition is for a Test Set Design Engineer, who will be responsible for the design and fabrication of the Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) suite of test sets. The EGSE test sets are used to checkout, integrate, and operate Flight hardware during ground test. These test sets provide power, control, telemetry, safety interlocking and cooling. This candidate will be part of a small EGSE Design Team supporting several programs.
  
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Panel & cable design, electrical interconnects & schematics, developing acceptance criteria & certification procedures, and hardware checkout/troubleshooting.
  • Root cause determination, problem resolution and documentation are expected.
  • Interface with subsystem test engineers, test operators, technicians, systems administrators, security team, and vendors to provide support for various test set tasks as required.
  • Full design cycle of EGSE, from conception through design to fabrication and integration/test. Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer (level 3):
    • Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, a master's degree in STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience
    • Proficient in hardware design to include panel and/or cable design, schematic layouts, etc.
    • Minimum of 1 years' experience in hardware design
    • Must be retiring or separating from the military within 1 year to be eligible
    • Must have an Active Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance
    • U.S. Citizenship required Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer (level 4):
      • Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, a master's degree in STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 3 years of experience.
      • Proficient in hardware design to include panel and/or cable design, schematic layouts, etc.
      • Minimum of 2 years' experience in hardware design
      • Must be retiring or separating from the military within 1 year to be eligible
      • Must have an Active Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance
      • U.S. Citizenship require Preferred Qualifications:
        • Active TS clearance
        • Minimum of 3 years' experience in hardware design
        • Proficient with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware design
        • Proficient with lab test equipment, such as DMMs, O-Scopes, or related
        • Proficient with electrical design tools (e.g., Zuken, AutoCAD, PSpice)
        • Proficient with hands-on troubleshooting with electrical hardware
        • Proficient in Test Automation Software (LabView, TCL, MATLAB)Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600
          Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600
          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 conditions.
          Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay . click apply for full job details

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