2023 Associate Electronics Engineer – Field Engineering – Baltimore, MD

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At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Field Engineering Organization is seeking Electronics Engineers for the Airborne Multi-Functions Sensors Division. The qualified candidate will support AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) products at the Baltimore campus initially, and then later at the customer’s location. This role involves working hands-on to provide engineering support to Northrop Grumman's customers as they execute their missions. This position will be based in Baltimore and will require an eventual long-term assignment of at least 2 years in the field (on site in California). Field bonuses, supplements, and extended work week hours are provided. Relocation expenses to and from the customer’s site are covered. Extension of the field assignment is possible based on follow-on contract option(s) and the candidate's desire to stay at the assignment location.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Basic electronics/electrical troubleshooting

• Electronics troubleshooting of AESA (electronic antenna) systems

• Lab testing

• Test Development

• Data Analysis

• Field Repair Support

• Mission Support

• Field Logistical and administrative support

• Interact with customer as technical liaison

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution

• Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile). 

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

• Current SCI (Special Compartmented Information) clearance 

• Experience in integration and test techniques, MATLAB, or related signal analysis tools; interfacing protocols, test equipment, and customer interaction

• Ability/interest with RF and radar technologies

Salary Range:

Bachelor's: $67,000 - $100,600

Master's: $81,000 - $121,600

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Salary Range: $67,000 USD - $100,600 USD

Salary Range 2: $81,000 USD - $121,600 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. U.S. 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/.

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