RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

The candidate would be responsible for electronic hardware development including architecture design review, detailed circuit design, performing customer briefings/reviews, hardware test evaluations, and system integration. Primary deliverables are specialized flight electronics built to fulfill the unique and demanding system requirements of high radiation environments. Additional responsibilities are as follows: This position is located in Roy, Utah.

+ Modeling semiconductor radiation effects, including Total Ionizing Dose (TID) effects, Neutron Displacement Damage (NDD) effects, Prompt Gamma Dose Rate effects, and Single Event Effects (SEE) using PSPICE.

+ Analyzing and assessing the impact of radiation on the performance of aerospace vehicle electronics and subsystems.

+ Evaluating electronic parts, cables, and circuit cards to ensure compliance with radiation hardening requirements.

+ Performing circuit simulations and analyzing the degradation of analog and digital circuits due to radiation exposure.

+ Conducting embedded hardware and software qualification testing for circuit card assemblies and lower level modules to verify performance and reliability in radiation environments.

+ Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide input during design reviews and ensure high-quality deliverables.

+ Reviewing industry standards and survivability/radiation plans to align with internal and external requirements.

+ Communicating effectively and reporting regular status updates to Program Managers and technical leaders.

+ Perform Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) analysis for electronics units, subsystems, payloads, and ballistic missile systems

+ Analyze radiation test plans and parts radiation test results for higher-level implementation in circuit degradation analysis. This includes Total Ionizing Dose effects, Neutron Displacement Damage effects, Prompt Gamma Dose Rate effects, and Single Event Effects statistical analysis and modeling.

+ Review data deliverables from other teams and subcontractors including: test plans, test reports, verification methodology, and analysis reports for hardening of components against requirements on total dose, displacement damage, prompts and prompt dose latchup/ upset, and single event effects

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline from an ABET accredited university.

+ Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope OR Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need

+ 2+ year experience performing test and analysis on digital/analog semiconductor parts

+ Understanding of circuit modeling (SPICE, PSPICE, LTSPICE) techniques and implementation.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

+ Experience in embedded hardware and software qualification testing for circuit card assemblies and lower level modules.

+ Design and test experience in more than one: Digital/Analog/RF technology

+ Familiarity with MIL-STD-1766

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong ability to lead team and execute to program schedule

+ Weapon System experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience)

+ Master’s degree in electrical or nuclear engineering from an accredited institution

**Position Benefits:**

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $124,900.00

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.