Electrical Engineer (Radar Systems) – Secret Clearance

ngc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Radar Integrated Product Team (IPT) in Colorado Springs, supporting the design and development of a new ground-based radar for Space Domain Awareness. The role focuses on RF hardware architecture, integration of RF subsystems, and collaboration across design milestones and subcontractor management.

The position requires a Secret clearance, a STEM degree with 5+ years (or higher depending on level), and hands-on

Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience OR Master’s with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year.
• Experience with LNA’s and RF signal chain analysis.
• Ability to work in an RF lab environment and use RF test equipment (noise figure, phase noise).
• Experience with component integration and checkout and reading/producing engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) and MBSE principles.
• Experience with Cameo.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively define and document Radar IPT hardware architecture
• Develop component specifications and procurement requirements
• Lead or support management of major subcontractors
• Develop Statements of Work for subcontractors
• Perform compliance analysis on key performance parameters
• Work in an RF lab to characterize and measure equipment
• Document BOMs and drawings with engineering drafting
• Support development of integration plans and procedures
• Assist assembly, integration and checkout of hardware
• Support design trade studies and obsolescence reviews
• Occasionally present to engineering leadership

Skills

LNA’s

RF signal chain analysis

RF lab environment

RF test equipment (noise figure, phase

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years

Master’s degree with 3+ years

PhD with 1+ year

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

CAMEO

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Radar Integrated Product Team (IPT) in Colorado Springs, supporting the design and development of a new ground-based radar for Space Domain Awareness. The role focuses on RF hardware architecture, integration of RF subsystems, and collaboration across design milestones and subcontractor management.

The position requires a Secret clearance, a STEM degree with 5+ years (or higher depending on level), and hands-on