Engineer RF Microwave Subsystem I&T

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking RF Subsystem Integration & Test engineers in Baltimore, MD for antenna and RF/Microwave test, design, and analysis. Roles involve developing solutions with ingenuity, working with phased arrays, AESAs, and highly integrated subsystems.

Requirements include a Secret or Top-Secret clearance, a related engineering degree, MATLAB experience, and hands‑on lab/test environment experience. Travel up to 10% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline; 2+ years experience or Master’s with 0 years (4 years in lieu)
• Experience using MATLAB for test and data analysis
• Experience in antenna range integration, test and subsystem integration
• Familiarity with RF/Microwave concepts and antenna performance analysis
• Ability to troubleshoot RF subsystems and develop technical solutions

Responsibilities

• Develop antenna test hardware understanding for factory phased array testing
• Integrate new equipment and programs in a state‑of‑the‑art facility
• Develop software to automate test processes and data analysis
• Troubleshoot RF issues during test of advanced antenna systems
• Support technicians with troubleshooting and training
• Analyze test data and identify early trends
• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware and test improvements
• Support performance testing and requirements verification

Skills

Antenna testing

RF/ Microwave know‑how

Subsystem integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

The AMS E&S organization at Northrop Grumman Missions Systems in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking RF Subsystem Integration and Test engineers in the following areas:

Antenna hardware testing, Electromagnetics, Computational Electromagnetics, RF/Microwave test, design and analysis. Work is performed without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments. Candidates would have the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

Responsibilities may include development of:

• Antenna test equipment understanding for factory phased array testing
• Integrate new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art facility
• Software development for automating test processes and data analysis
• Troubleshoot RF issues during test of advanced antenna systems
• Support technicians with troubleshooting and training
• Analyze test data and identify early trends
• Support the team lead in developing root cause and corrective actions
• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware and test improvements
• Subsystem analysis including hardware from RF to digits
• Support for performance testing, requirements verification, and more.

In addition, this candidate should have demonstrated technical ability and working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Subsystems integration and test which includes antenna and phased array.
• Antenna range integration, test, and system integration
• Active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs)
• Highly integrated subsystems including antenna hardware
• Reflectors, Reflect Arrays, Digital Beam Forming
• Antenna/RF Performance Analysis
• Antenna Measurements and Data Reduction
• Subsystem requirements (hardware and software) derivation, flow-down, and configuration
• Comfortable creating test support applications and tools using MATLAB
• Conducting Test Readiness Reviews and/or Design Readiness Reviews
• Concept development of operation for integration and test activities
• Executing subsystem and system level testing - both in engineering development and manufacturing environments

These roles are contingent upon candidates having a current, Active government Secret clearance.

These roles are contingent upon Program Award.

Candidates will be considered at a level 2 (Engineer) based upon the Basic Qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualification - Engineer RF Microwave Subsystem I&T:

• Must hold a Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 2 years of experience in the areas described in the job description or Master's Degree with 0 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using MATLAB
• Antenna range integration, test, and subsystem integration
• Experience with set-up and testing of hardware in a lab/bench-top environment
• Have a basic understanding of Antenna/RF Performance Analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance
• SAP clearance
• Working knowledge of: setting up a testing environment in Near-field (NF) ranges and Compact range (CR)
• testing phased arrays in a NF or CR range
• Knowledge with RF and antenna theory
• Test development experience in a nearfield antenna range
• Experience troubleshooting RF subsystems
• Understanding of Antenna/RF Performance Analysis

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.

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 Incenti