Principal RF Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal RF Electrical Engineer in Clearfield, UT to design, test and maintain RF systems for government missions. The role demands RF theory mastery, antenna design, simulations and cross‑functional collaboration with electrical, mechanical and software teams.

Candidates should hold a STEM degree with relevant RF experience and be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance. The position includes a robust benefits package and a 9/80 work schedule with relocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with relevant experience; advanced degrees preferred.
• Proficiency in RF theory, hardware testing, and CAD tools.
• Strong technical writing and ability to present data clearly.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain RF systems, antennas, and equipment.
• Perform RF analysis, simulations, and testing to validate designs.
• Create technical documentation including specs and test plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines.

Skills

RF theory

RF hardware testing

technical writing

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in RF Engineering

PhD (optional)

Tools

CAD software

MATLAB

Simulink

Ansys

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal RF Electrical Engineer. This position is located in Clearfield, UT and supports the Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) program.

What you'll get to do:

The RF Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining RF systems, antennas, and communication equipment to support the government mission and operations. This role involves applying RF engineering principles to design and develop new systems, modify existing systems, and troubleshoot and resolve RF issues, while ensuring compliance with government regulations and industry standards.

The RF Engineer will perform RF analysis, simulations, and testing to validate designs, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RF systems with other disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Additionally, the RF Engineer will develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, technical reports, and test plans, and will provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members. Proficiency in RF design tools, experience with RF systems and equipment, and a strong understanding of RF engineering principles, including antenna design, propagation modeling, and frequency planning, are essential for success in this role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s Degree with 3 years’ experience; PhD with 1 year experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency with MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Understanding of radio frequency (RF) theory as it relates to communication
• Experience with RF hardware testing, design, and analysis using computer aided design (CAD)
• Experience in full lifecycle of RF system development and deployment – design, test, production phases
• Proven technical writing capability and experience communicating technical and programmatic data in presentations, reviews, papers, etc.
• Experience and knowledge with using and reading engineering drawings
• Software and/or Hardware testing experience
• Experience presenting engineering findings orally and in written technical reports and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Master's degree in RF Engineering or another Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university
• Experience or knowledge of system engineering
• Teamcenter/CPLM experience
• Minuteman III Weapon System Knowledge and Experience
• Knowledge and experience using CAD software (MATLAB & Simulink, Ansys, or similar)

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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 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.

Job Category: Engineering