Must be a US Citizen and have an active Secret clearance at a minimum. Minimum education and experience are 12 years' experience with Bachelor's degree; 10 years' experience with Masters degree; 8 years' experience with PhD. Experience in the design and development of microelectronics, reverse engineering, an overall understanding of custom electrical engineering techniques used in the integration of complex electrical systems in tightly constrained spaces. Knowledge of systems engineering, lifecycle design and development. Knowledge of engineering development activities to include design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and/or assembly of electronic and electromechanical systems. Experience with various computer/hardware interfaces such as USB 2.0/3.x/C, RS-232 serial port, I2C, SPI, JTAG, PCIe, SMBUS and SATA. Experience in detailed schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout for analog, power, and high-speed digital circuits - *Altium is a plus*. Knowledge of embedded firmware and hardware systems. Experience developing firmware in C for Microchip PIC microcontrollers, Cypress microcontrollers, and/or NXP microcontrollers. Experience or training in basic Surface Mount Technology (SMT) soldering and assembly skills. Candidate with a TS/SCI clearance with/without Polygraph. Experience with HDI PCB layout, in-circuit debuggers, and working alongside mechanical engineers for PCB constraints. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 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.