Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer (level 3) * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering ...
Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer (level 3) * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering ...
Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer (level 3) * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering ...
Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer (level 3) * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering ...
Principal Electronics Engineer II - SATCOM
Westminster, CO · On-site
$158K - $220K/yr
... electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Principal Electrical Design Engineer with deep expertise in electrical design ...
Principal Electronics Engineer II - SATCOM
Westminster, CO · On-site
$158K - $220K/yr
... electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Principal Electrical Design Engineer with deep expertise in electrical design ...
Principal Electronics Engineer - Board Validation
$185K - $230K/yr
As a Principal Electronics Engineer you will join the Hardware Electrical Validation team at Astera Labs, linking between the Hardware Electrical Design teams and Post-Silicon Electrical Validation ...
Principal Electronics Engineer - Board Validation
$185K - $230K/yr
As a Principal Electronics Engineer you will join the Hardware Electrical Validation team at Astera Labs, linking between the Hardware Electrical Design teams and Post-Silicon Electrical Validation ...
Principal Electronics Engineer II - SATCOM
Westminster, CO · On-site
$158K - $220K/yr
... electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Principal Electrical Design Engineer with deep expertise in electrical design ...
Principal Electronics Engineer II - SATCOM
Westminster, CO · On-site
$158K - $220K/yr
... electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Principal Electrical Design Engineer with deep expertise in electrical design ...
Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads
$114K - $171K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads to join our team in San Diego, CA and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support ...
Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads
$114K - $171K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads to join our team in San Diego, CA and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support ...
Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads
San Diego, CA · On-site
$114K - $171K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads to join our team in San Diego, CA and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support ...
Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads
San Diego, CA · On-site
$114K - $171K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads to join our team in San Diego, CA and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support ...
... electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Principal Electrical Design Engineer with deep expertise in electrical design ...
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... electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Principal Electrical Design Engineer with deep expertise in electrical design ...
Principal Electronics Engineer - Board Validation
San Jose, CA · On-site
$185K - $230K/yr
As a Principal Electronics Engineer you will join the Hardware Electrical Validation team at Astera Labs, linking between the Hardware Electrical Design teams and Post-Silicon Electrical Validation ...
Principal Electronics Engineer - Board Validation
San Jose, CA · On-site
$185K - $230K/yr
As a Principal Electronics Engineer you will join the Hardware Electrical Validation team at Astera Labs, linking between the Hardware Electrical Design teams and Post-Silicon Electrical Validation ...
Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will be primarily based within our office spaces to ...
Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will be primarily based within our office spaces to ...
Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will be primarily based within our office spaces to ...
Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will be primarily based within our office spaces to ...
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Radar Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Radar to join our team in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This position will be in our Avionics ...
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Radar Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Radar to join our team in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This position will be in our Avionics ...
Senior/Principal R&D Electronic Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$163K - $199K/yr
The Principal Electronics Engineer will be a part of the R&D organization and an important contributor to the realization of the next generation robotic platform that will change the future of health ...
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Senior/Principal R&D Electronic Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$163K - $199K/yr
The Principal Electronics Engineer will be a part of the R&D organization and an important contributor to the realization of the next generation robotic platform that will change the future of health ...
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Responsible Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Responsible Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, Ca . The candidate should be a self-starter with ...
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Responsible Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Responsible Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, Ca . The candidate should be a self-starter with ...
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Responsible Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Responsible Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, Ca . The candidate should be a self-starter with ...
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Responsible Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Responsible Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, Ca . The candidate should be a self-starter with ...
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Radar Engineer
San Diego, CA · Hybrid
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Radar to join our team in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This position will be in our Avionics ...
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Radar Engineer
San Diego, CA · Hybrid
$142K - $213K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer - Radar to join our team in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This position will be in our Avionics ...
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer -Network Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA . This position will be in our Avionics ...
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer -Network Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA . This position will be in our Avionics ...
Ground Segment Electronics/Mechanical Engineer - NATO (levels 2 or 3)
San Diego, CA · Hybrid
$114K - $171K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics ...
Ground Segment Electronics/Mechanical Engineer - NATO (levels 2 or 3)
San Diego, CA · Hybrid
$114K - $171K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics ...
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer -Network Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA . This position will be in our Avionics ...
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer -Network Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA . This position will be in our Avionics ...
Ground Segment Electronics/Mechanical Engineer - NATO (levels 2 or 3)
San Diego, CA · On-site
$114K - $171K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics ...
Ground Segment Electronics/Mechanical Engineer - NATO (levels 2 or 3)
San Diego, CA · On-site
$114K - $171K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics ...
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What is the difference between Principal Electronics Engineer vs Electronics Engineer?
| Aspect | Principal Electronics Engineer | Electronics Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering, professional certifications often preferred | Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering |
| Work Environment | Design teams, R&D departments, project leadership roles | Design, testing, and development in engineering teams |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, aerospace, defense, manufacturing | Electronics manufacturing, consumer electronics, telecommunications |
The main difference is that a Principal Electronics Engineer typically holds a senior, leadership-oriented role with advanced expertise, overseeing projects and guiding teams, while an Electronics Engineer focuses on designing and developing electronic systems at a more technical level. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the Principal position involves more strategic responsibilities and experience.

DOD SkillBridge - Electronics Engineer 2/3 - Comms/Networks
Northrop Grumman CorporationSan Diego, CA • Hybrid
Full-time
Medical, Life, PTO
Posted 29 days ago
Northrop Grumman rating
8.1
Based on 340 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
109th of 518 rated manufacturers
Job description
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.1322.29. NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Responsibilities for this internship position are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Goals - transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a DOD SkillBridge Electronics Engineer or Principal Electronics Engineer - Comms/Networks Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Research, design, development, integration, and test and maintenance of a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including RF datalinks, SATCOM and Communications Networks.
Reporting comms status to IPT Management.
Support team on complex communications subsystem and integration support.
Once in role, this position could offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion.
This position can be filled by DOD SkillBridge eligible candidates at the Electronics Engineer level or Principal Electronics Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for Electronics Engineer (level 2)
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer (level 3)
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR 1 year with PhD.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
Strong understanding of networking strategies including TCP/IP & WAN architectures.
Familiar with current network products and technologies such as routers, firewalls, switches
RF and digital system design & analysis
Antenna theory and operation
COMMS Wideband and Narrowband integration and testing. Iridium, INMARSAT, Ku, CDL and Starlink a plus.
Airborne platform radio integration such ARCs
System Performance Verification and Component Qualifications for Flight
System Engineering, Requirements Derivation
Design documentation: E.g. Visio, Catia, interconnects and rack elevations
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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.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939