Engineering Tech Lead: RF & Antenna Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 1 to lead a hands-on manufacturing team focused on antenna development from prototype to production.

The role requires guiding technicians, coordinating with RF and design teams, and ensuring quality through data-driven process improvements. The position is 100% onsite with travel up to 10% and a pay range of $121,000 to $181,600 plus potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience.
• Experience supporting RF/antenna hardware in development or production environments.
• Active clearance, or ability to obtain one, if required for the role.
• Onsite hands-on lab and manufacturing work.

Responsibilities

• Leads a hands-on manufacturing team responsible for antenna development, integration, build and test from prototype through production.
• Oversees daily technical support for antenna hardware and electronics in lab and production settings.
• Partners with RF/antenna design and QA/Supply Chain teams to execute on flight and IRAD hardware.
• Uses performance data (yield, cycle time, defects) to improve processes and standardize work.

Skills

RF hardware

Antenna development

Phased-array antennas

Embedded firmware

Leadership

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

RF test equipment

M2N test interfaces

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 1 to lead a hands-on manufacturing team focused on antenna development from prototype to production.

The role requires guiding technicians, coordinating with RF and design teams, and ensuring quality through data-driven process improvements. The position is 100% onsite with travel up to 10% and a pay range of $121,000 to $181,600 plus potential bonuses and benefits.