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Northrop Grumman

Electronics Engineer (Experienced)

Xenia, OH

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The Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) organization is seeking an Electronic Design Engineer to join an interdisciplinary team of engineers on various project assignments. The successful candidate should have proven abilities in electronic hardware design, support, testing, product development, and requirement specification development efforts.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Perform design and development of complex high speed digital circuit card assemblies integrating FPGAs and microprocessors through high-speed serial networks
  • Take designs from concept through schematic capture, layout, assembly, debug, and production test
  • Collaborate with peers and other engineering disciplines in the planning, design, and prototyping of complex digital systems
  • Identify and implement risk reduction activities for your projects
  • Interface with vendors and contractors
  • Advise others through design reviews and implementation of industry best practices
  • Work under general direction to independently determine and develop viable solutions
  • Define system and CCA level specifications from dynamic, loose requirements
  • Full time on site in Beavercreek, OH working with local and other remote teams
Basic Qualifications
  • Full custom circuit card design cycle (concept through production) experience involving FPGAs, DDR memory, high speed serdes, and microprocessors
  • Experience defining interfaces with software teams for microprocessors/microcontrollers
  • Hands on use of laboratory test equipment such as: oscilloscopes, function generators, DMM, BERT scopes, network analyzers and signal analyzers
  • Ability to solder and modify prototypes to prove a working design
  • Ability to create test plans and assembly instructions
  • Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills
  • US Citizen with Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronic Design Engineer:
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience or a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience or a PhD with 0 year's related work experience . 6 year's related experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electronic Design Engineer:
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 9 years of related work experience or a Master's degree with 7 years of related work experience or a PhD with 4 years related work experience. 6 year's related experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Schematic capture and layout using Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools
  • High speed digital signal integrity simulation using Hyperlynx, HFSS, or ADS
  • Experience developing embedded software and software using C, C++
  • Experience RTL development using SystemVerilog
  • Familiarity with AMD FPGAs and design tools
  • Project leadership
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
Salary Range 2: $121,000 - $181,400

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. 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 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.

Client-provided location(s): Beavercreek, OH, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10159009
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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