Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design

Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design

Requisition ID: R10171021

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman Missions Systems is seeking experienced engineers in the following areas: Antennas, Electromagnetics, Computational Electromagnetics, RF/Microwave design and Software development. The qualified candidate will join a team working toward advanced optimization algorithms that leverage high-fidelity Computational Electromagnetic (CEM)-based simulations.

Responsibilities may include algorithm development, software maintenance, performance modeling, GUI & Control development, and more. Experienced applicants will have experience with high-fidelity CEM-based simulations, mixed fidelity techniques (high frequency to full wave methods), time domain methods.

We are looking for an individual that would like to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in compact range and RF test measurements. This would include:

• Strong emphasis on hands-on integration and troubleshooting
• Learning compact range theory, analysis and test methodology
• Working with and understanding mixers, multiplexers, RF couplers, LNA’s, attenuators, RF sources, receivers, positioner controllers, beam controllers, programmable power supplies
• Candidate must be proficient in MATLAB analysis.

The position requires long-term shadowing of an upper-level Technical Band Engineer for at least 8 months to 1 year. The function would be to learn and absorb the knowledge transfer to help build our organization's skillset of individuals proficient with compact antenna range I&T. This individual would also be exposed to work that involves:

• How to create statements of work (SOW) for vendors
• Lead compact range production test and integration development with a long-term goal of supporting multiple programs
• Possible offsite integration and travel to customer sites with a team to integrate developed tests
• Travel varies between 5 days to 2 weeks per year, but generally not more than 8 weeks a year.

This role can be filled either at the Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer level.

Basic Qualification Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer:

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 5 years of experience in the areas described in the job description. 3 years of experience with a Masters Degree and/or 0 years of experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Familiar with Visual Basic Studio (VBS), Visual Basic (VB) and C-Sharp.
• Additional knowledge of electronic lab test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Network Analyzers (PNA(X)), Digital Multi Meters, etc.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Basic Qualification Senior Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer:

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 9 years of experience in the areas described in the job description. 7 years of experience with a Masters Degree and/or 4 years of experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Familiar with Visual Basic Studio (VBS), Visual Basic (VB) and C-Sharp.
• Additional knowledge of electronic lab test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Network Analyzers (PNA(X)), Digital Multi Meters, etc.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI
• Experience using MATLAB
• Familiar with Antenna radiation pattern collection, particularly the acquisition of radiation patterns via the NSI2000 or MI3000 platforms.
• Familiar with NF to FF transformation of antenna patterns.
• Familiar with antenna characteristics acquired from radiation patterns (Gain and/or ERP from Rx and/or Tx applications, Beamwidth, SLL, Directivity, PoB).
• Familiar with antenna/RF coordinate systems and plotting (U, V; Theta, Phi; Azimuth, Elevation; X, Y).
• Familiar with antenna/RF applications based on bandwidth.
• Experience with documentation generation to include writing Test Procedures, Test Plans, Test Description Documents, Test Reports, and Requirements Assessment.
• Experience with generating input to engineering milestones related to Test Readiness Reviews and Data Reviews for Pass/Fail Criteria assessment.

This role is contingent upon candidates having an Active Secret Clearance.

Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600

Salary Range 2: $12,700 - $190,600

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit here . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

• Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
• Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
• Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.

Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.