Power Supply Engineer Level 3 / Level 4 - R10218768

Position Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available|CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI|TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of technological advancements from historic firsts to modern innovations. Join our team where bold ideas, courage, and a commitment to Defining Possible drive you to create real-life solutions.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Power Electronics Engineer to join our growing design team in Location: Baltimore, MD. In this role, you will become a key member of our Power Conversion Technology design group, collaborating with engineers to develop state-of-the-art power supplies and products for military applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform power supply design, including simulation and analysis, schematic creation, component selection, and printed wiring board layout.
• Conduct technical trade studies and perform worst-case as well as component stress analysis.
• Provide manufacturing support for hardware builds, develop Acceptance Test Procedures, and perform first piece hardware checkout/testing.
• Work in a lab environment to support hardware production and lead teams through design, simulation, and testing of power supplies.
• Collaborate with system, sub-system, and hardware engineers to develop requirements, architect new circuit design topologies, and manage design documentation from concept through integration and test.

Required Qualifications

• Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a similar STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of power electronics design experience; or 6 years with a master’s degree; or 3 years with a Ph.D.
  • Proven experience in power supply circuit design from schematic capture through test and integration.
  • Experience with schematic capture tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics/Expedition, Altium) and power electronic simulation software (e.g., LTSpice/SPICE/PSPICE, Saber, SIMPLIS, Simulink).
  • Hands-on prototyping and debugging experience with complex power systems, including various switch-mode topologies and linear regulators.
  • Ability to translate system performance and operational specifications into hardware design and test specifications.
  • Strong team leadership, mentoring, and communication skills; ability to work independently and solve challenging problems.
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a similar STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of power electronics design experience; or 3 years with a master’s degree; or with a Ph.D.
  • Demonstrated skills in power supply circuit design, schematic capture, and successful integration through testing.
  • Proficiency with schematic capture tools and power electronic simulation software.
  • Practical experience in prototyping and debugging complex power systems, including various switch-mode and linear regulator designs.
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering focused on Power Conversion/Power Electronics, with a minimum of 8 years of power electronics design experience.
• Proficiency in Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) and power integrity analysis.
• Working knowledge of designing high frequency magnetics including transformers, coupled inductors, EMI chokes, and common mode filters.
• Strong project planning skills and the ability to communicate with all levels across an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects with four or more team members.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00; Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
• Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive health insurance, life and disability coverage, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, annual bonuses, and potential long term incentives.