Staff Power Electronics Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Power Electronics Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD. Are you passionate about power?  Are you looking for meaningful work in power electronics?  If so, join us, enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges.  With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.  Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Power Electronics Engineers to join our growing design solutions team located in Baltimore, MD.  The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Power Conversion Technology design group, working with our other talented engineers to develop state of the art power supplies and power products for military applications.  The applicant must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful and multi-talented.  Technically, this applicant must be capable of performing and leading teams in the detailed design and analysis of power conditioning equipment associated with power supplies, variable speed drives, frequency converters, and multi-level converters in a wide variety of applications.  Implementation will involve advanced power conversion technology employing high frequency PWM, multi-level architecture, high speed communications, and digital and analog controls.  Modeling and simulation using SABER for power stages and SABER or MATLAB for controls is essential for validating hardware design and performance. Individual needs to lead small multi-disciplinary teams, support cost and schedule estimates and author reports. Roles and Responsibilities: Design power supply hardware, including simulation and analysis, schematic development, component selection, and printed wiring board (PWB) layout. Conduct technical trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and optimize performance. Perform worst-case analysis and component stress analysis to ensure design robustness and reliability. Provide manufacturing support for hardware builds, including resolving production issues and implementing improvements. Develop Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and perform initial hardware checkout and testing. Work in a