Electronics Principal Engineer

4 weeks ago


Sykesville, Maryland, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly skilled Principal/Senior Principal Test Engineer to join our Power/Control Systems organization in Sykesville, Maryland. As a key member of our Test Engineering team, you will be responsible for developing, supporting, and documenting military and commercial networked machinery control systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own, maintain, configure, and troubleshoot Engineering Development Models (EDM) in an engineering lab that supports fielded and next-generation monitoring and controls systems.
  • Sustain partnership with customer
  • Develop subject matter expertise on complex large-scale networked test environments.
  • Use developed SME skills to increase testing efficiency by increasing EDM availability time by proactively teaming with customer to update and resolve test beds.
  • Use developed SME skills to broaden the use of the EDM technology to support development of obsolescence verification platform.
  • Develop and modify test plans and procedures.
  • Support system integration and test activities.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years related experience or a Master's Degree with 3+ years' experience or a PhD with 1+ year of related experience.
  • US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP), network architectures, network hardware, and standards (e.g., IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11).
  • Experience in network testing, quality assurance, or related roles. Familiarity with testing procedures for network components, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in managing and developing test projects, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
  • Clear communication skills to explain and present technical issues, document findings, and provide guidance to team members.
  • Proven history of meeting deadlines and maintaining quality work and documentation.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex problems including network configuration and implement effective solutions.
  • Ability to adapt test procedures and methods based on evolving requirements, new technologies, and feedback.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current DoD Secret clearance, recent investigation or CE.
  • Experience testing, configuring, and troubleshooting network virtualization/emulation tools.
  • Experience working on engineering development models, including planning, executing, and analyzing tests.
  • Ability to analyze complex network issues, interpret test results, and identify problems.
  • Experience with nuclear power generation or software-enabled real-time control systems.
  • Experience with ICS/SCADA systems.
  • Experience working with embedded software engineers and embedded operating systems, such as Linux and VxWorks.
  • Experience in Network Cybersecurity (NIST RMF, DISA STIGs).
  • General engineering background related to system power, mechanical assembly design, copper and fiber cable assemblies.
  • Experience with the United States Navy or other military departments.
  • Skills in programming languages (e.g., Python, Perl, C/C++) and scripting for test automation and data analysis.
  • Experience in IP Networking (L2 and L3 Networks, IP multicast, IPv4 are a must (IPv6 and SDN would be a plus)).
  • Proficiency with network testing tools and techniques, such as Wireshark, NetFlow, iperf, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Skill in designing test cases that effectively cover the required network functionalities and scenarios.
What We Offer:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Our benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00

Salary Range 2: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00

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. 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.



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