Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Polygraph Location: Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America Clearance Type: Polygraph Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Positions Available: 1 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. The Mixed-Signal Electronics Design Engineer serves as an electrical & electronics lead and primary technical resource on integrated project teams (IPT). Responsibilities include collaborating with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing & quality engineers to: determine hardware requirements for systems; determine hardware architectures; develop hardware designs; define/maintain power budgets; perform trade studies on hardware products; select developmental & operational hardware; document firmware & hardware (schematics & fabrication drawings for custom circuit cards, drawer/ra ck/system wiring & cabling); develop engineering test requirements and unit/subsystem/system test plans; and perform hardware test & system integration. Thorough knowledge and experience in designing mixed-signal systems is required. This must include experience in highspeed digital circuits for data acquisition, control, telemetry & communications; selection of and interfacing with COTS hardware and various sensor types; experience with low-noise analog circuits as well as A/D and D/A converters. Must be well-versed in design and troubleshooting electronics and electrical systems related to analog/mixed signal, RF, fiber-optic systems, AC/DC power, FPGAs, microcontrollers, and serial communication; schematic capture, and analysis/simulation tools such as PSpice and/or Saber. This position is located at our Annapolis, MD facility. This position can be filled at either the Principal or Sr. Principal Level: Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer: BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD in a related field. An additional for years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree Proficiency in common engineering /office tools (including MathCad, MatLab, schematic capture, MS Office) and analytical techniques including electrical simulation Proficiency with electrical CAD programs such as Mentor Graphics and experience in engineering drawing development - Demonstrated project leadership experience An active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer: BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 9 years of experience, a Master's degree with 7 years of experience, or 4 years with a PhD in a related field. An additional for years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree Proficiency in common engineering /office tools (including MathCad, MatLab, schematic capture, MS Office) and analytical techniques including electrical simulation Proficiency with electrical CAD programs such as Mentor Graphics and experience in engineering drawing development Demonstrated project leadership experience Anactive TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in Mentor Graphics electrical tools, PSPICE, Saber, Zuken E3, Xilinx Vivado Underwater design experience Salary Range: $96,600 USD - $179,600 USD 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. 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. US Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ . Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We 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 class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . US Citizenship is required for most positions. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future. Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off. Did you know? Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.