RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Principal Test Engineer or Senior Principal Test Engineer to join the Test Engineering department team base out of in Sykesville, MD Roles and responsibilities of the Test Engineer include, but are not limited to: •Troubleshoots and supports Power and Control Systems and Test Sets Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment •Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements •Analyzes test data and identifies early trends Supports technicians through troubleshooting and training •Supports program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions •Collaborates with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions • The successful candidate will have analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios; and the ability to effectively communicate and work with manufacturing, test engineering, and design engineering personnel. He/she should also be self directed, organized, team oriented and have previous experience with MS Office tools. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Test Engineer: •Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of Electronics or Engineering experience; Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other STEM field with a minimum of 3 years of Electronics or Engineering experience. Candidates without an advanced degree would be considered with a minimum of 9 years of Electronics or Engineering experience. •Experience with a broad range of measuring and monitoring equipment (oscilloscopes, function and waveform generators, power supplies and meters, current sensors and probes, etc.) •U.S. citizenship . The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Test Engineer: •Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of Electronics or Engineering experience; Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other STEM field with a minimum of 6 years of Electronics or Engineering experience. Candidates without an advanced degree would be considered with a minimum of 12 years of Electronics or Engineering experience. •Experience with a broad range of measuring and monitoring equipment (oscilloscopes, function and waveform generators, power supplies and meters, current sensors and probes, etc.) •U.S. citizenship . The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications for Principal or Senior Principal Test Engineer: •Experience with Labview •Experience with automated testing •Experience with databases •Prior Test Engineering specific experience in a military environment •Prior Test Technician experience working in a lab environment Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 $163,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $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, 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.