RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

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 one-quarter of Northrop Grumman's 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under 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 six months of service, for up to 180 days. The 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.

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 their host company, performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career role. The service member will be on the job training, supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week. The goals, objectives, and outcomes of the program are:

• Goals: Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. The program is specifically designed to offer internships that may lead to a Full time opportunity at the conclusion of the training.
• Objectives: Service members who complete the internship will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the organization's needs and are prepared to meet the NG mission Defining Possible on Day 1.
• Outcome: Offer transitioning service members 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 written authorization and approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program prior to the start of the internship

Key responsibilities for the Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer internship include:

• Panel & cable design, electrical interconnects & schematics, developing acceptance criteria & certification procedures, and hardware checkout/troubleshooting.
• Root cause determination, problem resolution and documentation.
• 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, or Master's degree in STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience.
• Proficient in hardware design, including panel and/or cable design, schematic layouts, etc.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in hardware design.
• Must be retiring or separating from the military within 1 year to be eligible.
• Must have an Active Secret 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, or Master's degree in STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 3 years of experience.
• Proficient in hardware design, including panel and/or cable design, schematic layouts, etc.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in hardware design.
• Must be retiring or separating from the military within 1 year to be eligible.
• Must have an Active Secret clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years of 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 (eg, Zuken, AutoCAD, PSpice).
• Proficient with hands-on troubleshooting with electrical hardware.
• Proficient in Test Automation Software (LabView, TCL, MATLAB).

Primary Level: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
Secondary Level: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

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, a 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 the Northrop Grumman website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.