Principal RF Systems Engineer / Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 108,800 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer in Baltimore, MD to develop advanced RF subsystems. Candidates should have a strong background in RF applications and systems engineering.

This role requires U.S. citizenship, current government clearance, and relevant technical experience. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $108,800 to $203,600 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience, or 4 years experience may substitute for a degree.
• Current active U.S. Government Secret Clearance is required.
• Experience in RF applications required.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced dedicated and multi‑function RF subsystems.
• Support design of algorithms for next‑generation RF sensors.
• Conduct candidate technology trade studies.

Skills

RF applications experience

Models in MATLAB, Python, C/C++

Tracking and algorithm development

Developing novel systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Job Summary

Principal / Senior Principal Radio Frequency Systems Engineer – Linthicum, MD (100% onsite)

Requisition may be filled as a Principal RF Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required: Secret. Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and field systems for advanced dedicated and multi‑function RF subsystems, including parametric representations, visualizations, and data‑driven analyses.
• Support performance‑compliant design of algorithms for next‑generation multifunction RF sensors.
• Provide novel solutions amid implementation constraints such as system interfaces, real‑time digital resource management, and hardware limitations.
• Participate in maturation and verification in digital simulation and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments, authoring test requirements.
• Apply systems engineering knowledge to projects, engage in system architecture and concept development, and conduct candidate technology trade studies.
• Develop and derive requirements to align project specifications with objectives.
• Collaborate on algorithm development for system functionality and efficiency, and perform performance and data analyses.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑disciplinary teams of hardware, software, and firmware engineers.
• Identify improvements and creatively solve problems to enable true multi‑function operation.

Basic Qualifications – Principal RF Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year in STEM or related technical fields; or 4 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain SAP.
• Experience in RF applications, including models in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++.
• Experience in tracking and algorithm development.
• Experience in developing and implementing novel systems.
• Experience in RF applications.

Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years in STEM or related technical fields; or 4 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain SAP.
• Experience in RF applications, including models in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++.
• Experience in tracking and algorithm development.
• Experience in developing and implementing novel systems.Experience in RF applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees in STEM or related technical fields.
• Current/active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.
• Familiarity with one or more RF sensing modalities and their applications.
• Experience with digital signal processing.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and additional benefits. Flexibility is offered to choose benefits that fit the individual and family.

Salary Range

Primary Level: $108,800.00 – $163,200.00
Secondary Level: $135,800.00 – $203,600.00

EEO/Equal Opportunity Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions are made 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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. For the complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.