Principal RF Electronics Systems Engineer – TS/SCI, 25% Travel

Northrop Grumman; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Fairfax, VA seeks a Principal OR Sr. Principal RF Electronic Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end antenna systems, RF processing chains, and software-defined radios. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and willingness to travel up to 25%.

You will collaborate with network engineers to design system architectures, integrate components, and maintain automated processes while troubleshooting RF and networking issues across complex environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Experience with software-defined radios and modems.
• Knowledge of IP networking, routing, and WAN/LAN.
• RF and antenna design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain front-end RF components and software-defined radios.
• Collaborate with network teams to define system architecture.
• Apply IP routing knowledge to RF system reliability.
• Troubleshoot networking configurations affecting RF performance.
• Integrate new hardware with software for end-to-end automation.
• Run simulations, modeling, and testing to predict performance.
• Document designs, specs, and network configurations.
• Work with admins to install and optimize software on VMs.
• Stay current with RF and networking tech and propose improvements.

Skills

Software-defined radios

IP networking

RF troubleshooting

Antenna design

RF simulation tools

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree (STEM)

Master’s degree (STEM)

PhD (STEM)

Tools

STK

Network monitoring tools

Virtual machines

Linux commands

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Fairfax, VA seeks a Principal OR Sr. Principal RF Electronic Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end antenna systems, RF processing chains, and software-defined radios. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and willingness to travel up to 25%.

You will collaborate with network engineers to design system architectures, integrate components, and maintain automated processes while troubleshooting RF and networking issues across complex environments.