Mixed Signal Electronics Engineer 2 (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Defense Systems is currently seeking a Mixed Signal Electronics Engineer (Level 02) for tactical missile system development and production programs within our Advanced Weapons team located in Northridge, CA.  

In this role, the Mixed Signal Electronics Engineer (Level 02) will serve as the key interface between hardware design and operations. Oversee testability and non-conformances of circuit card designs in a production environment. Work with suppliers on manufacturability and producibility of circuit card assemblies (CCA’s). Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, and hardware engineers in planning design and development of systems to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility.

There is no remote work for this role and the selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct component and system level testing and troubleshoot issues to ensure design reliability and maintainability
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation, design reviews, and test plans throughout the product lifecycle
• Support the transition of hardware from development to production, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and industry best practices
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams to develop and integrate mixed-signal circuit card assemblies for tactical missile systems
• Flow down and implements design test requirements into production test processes and procedures
   

Basic Qualifications for Electronics Engineer (Level 02): 

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field with 2 years of directly related professional working experience or Master's degree in STEM field with 0 years of directly related professional working experience

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagram, interface control documents, power and grounding topologies
• Operation of common test equipment: oscilloscope, digital multi-meters, 3-phase/DC power supply
• Experience with root cause corrective action and failure analysis
• Ability to systematically work though de-bugging process with strong metric keeping skills. 
• Active Secret Clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years 

Preferred Qualifications for Electronics Engineer (Level 02): 

• Proficiency of CAD tools, such as Mentor Graphics Xpedition or equivalent.
• Experience with MIL-STD compliant designs that meet reliability and maintainability requirements.
• Ability to own and drive design reviews throughout development process.
• Develop detailed test plans for prototypes and assist in transition to production. Experience in setting up test benches and equipment as needed to perform validation testing.
• Experience in mixed signal CCA’s (Circuit Card Assemblies) product design, development and system level integration

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00

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.