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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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.\nWe are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Electronics Engineer - Test Hardware and Software based our of Baltimore (Linthicum), MD. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.\nWhat You’ll Get to Do:\nThe Staff Electronics Engineer will support the Hardware Engineering - Subsystems and Product Leadership organization.\nThe Staff Electronics Engineer supports the entire product lifecycle, from design and implementation through flight test and debugging, to ensure that product requirements are met. They design and integrate electromechanical test fixtures and test software, provide manufacturing and factory support, troubleshoot and correct root causes of system-level issues, and participate in design reviews and technical peer reviews to ensure system and hardware requirements are satisfied.\nThe position requires a mix of test hardware and software design skills, experience with DC, Analog, Digital, and RF test & measurement equipment, and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting complex electronic systems.\nRoles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:\nWorking with design to cost, scope, and schedule\nRequirements definition and deriving test hardware and software requirements from specifications\nDesign of electromechanical test fixtures & software test solutions\nProviding manufacturing support during the hardware build process\nIntegration of test fixtures & software into a functioning test solution\nTest equipment & software certification per customer requirements\nTest system deployment and factory support\nSoftware maintenance and/or hardware fixture update initiatives\nConducting reviews of hardware-related products, hardware designs, and technical documents\nActive participation in design reviews and other technical reviews, as required\nActive participation in technical peer reviews to ensure system/hardware requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view\nTroubleshooting and correcting root causes of various system-level issues\nPrioritizing work and making recommendations to Technical Leads, as required\n***This role is contingent upon candidates having a current, active government Secret Clearance.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in STEM with 12 years of related experience - OR - a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years of related experience - OR - a Ph.D. degree in STEM with 8 years of experience.\nExperience reading and interpreting specifications, electrical schematics and block diagrams\nExperience leading a hardware design or software design from requirements through verification and validation and certification\nExperience in text-based programming (e.g. C, C++, C#)\nBackground and working knowledge in RF theory and concepts\nExperience with test & measurement equipment\nUS Citizenship is required.\nCurrent, active US Government Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years is required.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAdvanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline\nExperience supporting schedule and cost estimating for test hardware and software design efforts \nHardware Test design and Test Software integration background\nExperience with LabWindows CVI, Visual Studio, C/C++ or C# Development\nExperience with Test Sequence Development\nExperience with modern software version control tools such as Git or Subversion\nProficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital design\nExperience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, DxDesigner/Xpedition, or similar)\nFamiliarity with differential digital interfaces such as: LVDS - PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience\nHands-on troubleshooting of electronic hardware and test systems\nActive Top Secret clearance\nWhat We Can Offer You\nNorthrop 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 benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.\nYour benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In 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 date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. 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