Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, Maryland with potential for a CONUS/OCONUS long term assignment. *** Additional occasional travel up to 10% CONUS (continental U.S.) and 25-40% OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)**** Compensation is supplemented by applicable travel benefits. What You’ll get to Do: This is an exciting opportunity to join our mission-critical Field Engineering team supporting the MESA Program. Following a comprehensive training period with the development teams in Linthicum, along with limited OCONUS travel as needed, you will provide sustained on-site technical leadership and serve as a key contributor to mission success. This role offers strong leadership visibility and meaningful career growth within Field Engineering. Field Engineering is committed to providing long-term career opportunities and supporting the continued growth and advancement of high-performing engineers across the organization. Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as a key member of the MESA Radar Integration and Field Support team, providing technical, logistical, and sustainment support across the MESA product line (USAF and international customers: Australia, Korea, Turkey, UK, and future users). Provide on‑site technical support at other locations as required, including integration, test, and sustainment activities that may involve domestic and international travel. Provide expert support for E‑7 Surveillance Radar/IFF systems, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, hardware/software configuration, and resolution of system issues, while documenting actions and recommending updates to technical documentation and procedures. Offer day‑to‑day engineering advice and on‑the‑job training to customer and Boeing personnel, including informal instruction and recommendations for additional training to strengthen customer capability. Participate in coordination meetings and teleconferences with Boeing and customer stakeholders, maintain awareness of any conditions affecting aircraft safety, and support operations, with flexibility to work outside normal hours when required. This position may be filled as either an Electronics Engineer or a Principal Electronics Engineer based on the qualifications below. Basic Qualifications for an Electronics Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 2+ years of relevant work experience. Experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: airborne AESA radar/communications systems