Engineer/Principal Engineer RF Microwave/Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers with RF/microwave experience to design, model, and verify RF subsystems for radar and sensor applications. You will prototype hardware, perform RF measurements, and interface with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration through the lifecycle.

US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required. Opportunities span from concept to production in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering or related STEM field degree; BS with RF/microwave experience or MS with RF/microwave experience.
• US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Proven knowledge of electrical engineering design software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and verify RF and mixed-signal assembly products for AESA and radar subsystems.
• Prototype RF hardware and perform lab measurements with VNA, spectrum analyzer, and scopes.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Test Design teams throughout product life cycle.

Skills

RF/microwave design

Antenna/RF subsystems

Matlab/Python/C#/C++

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (RF/microwave)

Tools

ANSYS EM Suite

CST Microwave

Keysight ADS

Genesys

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Interim SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission Sector Engineering and Sciences (MS E&S) organization is fertile ground for all experience levels to become part of our growing team and contribute to our goals. The department offers opportunities to grow on a technical track both broad and deep as well as explore project leadership or management positions.MS E&S is seeking engineers with experience and interest in electronic assembly and packaging design including:Designing, modeling, and verifying RF and mixed signal assembly product types including apertures, radome, circulators/isolators, Transmit/Receive modules and switches, interposer assemblies, filters, RF manifolds/splitters, backplanes, beamformers, and other relevant RF building blocks within RF antenna subsystem.Designing, modeling, and verifying RF and mixed signal subsystems products including Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) and other RF Subsystem products within an electronic sensor system like a Radar.Using industry design tools for modeling and simulating RF and mixed signal performance. Tools include but are not limited to: ANSYS EM Suite, CST Microwave, Keysight ADS, Genesys, Matlab/Simulink, Xpedition, DXDesigner, TICRA/GRASP, FEKO, Python/C++/C#, Github, Labview.RF and mixed signal hardware test planning and test specification creationRF and mixed signal hardware production follow, engineering troubleshoot and sustainment engineering.Prototyping RF and mixed signal hardware with standard RF test equipment such as RF lab equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, digital oscilloscopes, signal generators, phase noise test sets, and power meters.Antenna measurements using anechoic chambers and antenna range test equipment.Deriving and trading requirements from antenna subsystem-level down through component levels.Managing RF budgets, frequency planning, and common assembly level interfaces.Predicting assembly level performance through selecting materials, components, and packaging approaches, RF chain analysis, electromagnetic simulation, data collection and analysis, and other modeling techniquesCollaborating with peer functions such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test Design.Utilizing world class manufacturing capabilities both on-site and within the broader company for prototyping through full-rate production from the foundry level to microelectronic packaging to printed circuit board fabrication and assembly to subsystem level integration and testWorking directly with a wide variety of different external supplier partners including leading domestic foundries, printed circuit board fabricators and assemblers, component manufacturers, material fabricators, and moreSupporting products throughout the product life cycleThese roles are contingent upon Program Award.These roles are contingent upon candidates ability to obtain and maintain a government Security ClearanceThis requisition can be filled at either the T02 or T03 level based on the below requirements.T02 Engineer Basic Qualifications:Electrical Engineering or related STEM field degree: Bachelor of Science with 2 years of RF/microwave experience; Master’s degree with 0 years of RF/microwave experienceUS Citizenship is requiredAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security ClearanceProven knowledge of electrical engineering design software and equipmentProductive in a team working environmentT03 Principal Engineer Basic Qualifications:Electrical Engineering or related STEM field degree: Bachelor of Science with 5 years of RF/microwave experience; Master’s degree with 3 years of RF/microwave experience; or PhD degreeUS Citizenship is requiredAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security ClearanceProven knowledge of electrical engineering design software and equipmentProductive in a team working environmentPreferred Qualifications:Secret or Top Secret / SCI security clearanceDirect experience with Receiver Exciter (REX) hardware designs including receivers, waveform generators, master oscillators, reference generators, RF converters, and similar backend REX hardware.Direct experience designing or testing AESA / phased array, Radar, SIGINT, or SATCOM productsExperience working in DoD Radar electronic designs through all phases of a product’s lifecycle from concept through production supportIntegrated Circuit packaging techniques including chip-and-wire, QFN, flip-chip, interposersElectronic troubleshooting from component to assembly levelsGraduate degree concentration in RF/Microwave Engineering or Computational ElectromagneticsDemonstrated ability to write code to conduct complex data reduction and analysis using Matlab or Python/C++/C#Technical team leadership experiencePrimary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00The 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.