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# Space Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $87,600.0 - $131,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Hardware Design, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Zuken, Tcl (Programming Language), Pspice, Break Fix, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb1e666fef8d173b39fd9b4ab52caa90a/eaa

## About the Role

* Level 2: Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), with 2 years of relevant experience or a master's degree.
 * Level 3: Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), with 5 years of relevant experience or a master's degree and 3 years of experience
 * Basic understanding in hardware design to include panel and/or cable design, schematic layouts.
 * Experience with Electrical designs such as integrated (analog, power, digital), panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts
 * Ability to work effectively in a team environment
 * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
 * Active Secret clearance required at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

 * An active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
 * Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
 * Proficient with hands-on troubleshooting with electrical hardware
 * Proficient with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware design
 * Proficient with lab test equipment, such as DMMs, O-Scopes, or related
 * Proficient with electrical design tools (e.g., Zuken, AutoCAD, PSpice)
 * Proficient in Test Automation Software (LabView, TCL, MatLab)

## Description

* Panel & cable design, electrical interconnects & schematics, developing acceptance criteria & certification procedures, and hardware checkout/troubleshooting.
 * Root cause determination, problem resolution and documentation are expected.
 * Interface with subsystem test engineers, test operators, technicians, systems administrators, security team, and vendors to provide support for various test set tasks as required.
 * Full design cycle of EGSE, from conception through design to fabrication and integration/test.
 * Perform hands-on integration, checkout, and troubleshooting of test equipment builds in a lab environment including electrical/continuity checks and functional testing

This role may be staffed at the Systems Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3)


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