Principal/ Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer

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 employees are not only part of history, but they're also making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Linthicum, Maryland.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Design, prototyping and production support of state-of-the-art RF, digital, and mixed signal multi-chip modules (MCMs), Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) using various substrate materials and chip-scale packaging technologies
• Collaboration within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT);  effective and timely communication with peers in adjacent functions, including electrical design, systems engineering, thermal analysis, structural analysis, drafting, supply chain management and manufacturing.
• Organizing and prioritizing tasks to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced personnel.

This position may be filled as a Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer or a Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer

This position is contingent on the ability to obtain/maintain a US Secret Clearance or higher

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
• U.S Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience with PWB/CCA design and signal routing, including chip-scale packaging technologies and substrate\PWB layout
• Working knowledge of materials, specifications, manufacturing processes and design tools utilized for multi-chip modules, PWBs and CCAs
• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or Xpedition software
• Familiarity with NX or other 3D modeling software

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Electromechanical Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields. Will consider 4 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• U.S Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience with PWB/CCA design and signal routing, including chip-scale packaging technologies and substrate\PWB layout
• Working knowledge of materials, specifications, manufacturing processes and design tools utilized for multi-chip modules, PWBs and CCAs
• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or Xpedition software
• Familiarity with NX or other 3D modeling software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
• Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.100 engineering drawing practices
• Familiarity with thermal and structural analysis considerations, methodologies, and software tools
• Experience with hands-on assembly and testing of prototype electronic hardware
• Experience in a technical leadership role on a cross-functional product development team

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts 

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/  

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.