Principal/Sr. Principal Digital-RF Hardware Subsystem I&T Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 108,800 - 203,600; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore seeks Principal/Sr. Principal Digital-RF Hardware I&T Engineers for Digital Range antenna testing. You will integrate equipment, develop automated test software, and analyze data to support design and verification of advanced antenna systems.

Role requires Secret clearance, with dual-level opening; salary ranges reflect expertise, and extensive benefits and overtime possibilities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Secret security clearance
• Degree requirements per level (Bachelor 5y, Master 3y, PhD 0y) or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in near-field or compact antenna test ranges and test data analysis
• RF test equipment proficiency (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes)
• Proficiency in testing digital subsystems across Firmware, Software and Hardware domains
• Software scripting and MATLAB, Visual Basic, and C++ proficiency

Responsibilities

• Integrate new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art Near field Digital range
• Develop software to automate test processes and data analysis
• Troubleshoot RF and digital issues during antenna system testing
• Analyze test data and identify early trends
• Support program meetings with root cause and corrective actions
• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware, controls, and test improvements
• Create test support applications and tools using MATLAB
• Conduct Test Readiness and Design Readiness Reviews
• Develop operation concepts for integration and test activities

Skills

Near-field antenna testing

RF test equipment

Firmware/Software/Hardware integration

Linux command-line

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

VHDL

C++

Linux

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 experienced Principal/Sr. Principal Digital-RF Hardware Subsystem Integration and Test Engineers for Digital Range antenna testing.

Applicants should possess the ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Responsibilities May Include

• Integration of new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art Near field Digital range
• Software development for automating test processes and data analysis
• Troubleshooting digital and RF issues during test of advanced antenna systems
• Analyzing test data and identifying early trends
• Supporting program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
• Collaborating with design engineering for hardware, controls, and test improvements
• Support for performance testing, requirements verification, and more.
• Integration of antenna hardware for digital active electronically scanned arrays (DAESAs)
• 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

This role is contingent upon having a current Active Secret Clearance and future ability to achieve a SAP Clearance.

This is a Dual-level opening; candidates will be considered at both a level 3 (Principal Engineer) or 4 (Sr. Principal Engineer) based upon the Basic Qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualification - Principal Digital Receiver Exciter Subsystem I&T

• Must hold at least a Secret security clearance
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 5 years of experience in the areas described in the job description or Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience or PhD with 0 years of experience. An additional 4 years’ experience is acceptable in lieu of degree
• Exhibit proficiency in near-field or compact antenna test ranges on tasks including antenna range integration, test, data collection, data analysis, and system integration
• Exhibit proficiency with RF test equipment including network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Exhibit proficiency in testing highly integrated digital subsystems crossing Firmware, Software and Hardware domains
• Exhibit proficiency in software scripting, Linux command-line interface and debugging in MATLAB, Visual Basic, and C++

Basic Qualification - Sr. Principal Digital Receiver Exciter Subsystem I&T

• Must hold at least a Secret security clearance
• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 8 years of experience in the areas described in the job description or a Masters Degree with 6 years of experience or PhD with 4 years of experience. An additional 4 years’ experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Exhibit proficiency in near-field or compact antenna test ranges on tasks including antenna range integration, test, data collection, data analysis, and system integration
• Exhibit proficiency with RF test equipment including network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Exhibit proficiency in testing highly integrated digital subsystems crossing Firmware, Software and Hardware domains
• Exhibit proficiency in software scripting, Linux command-line interface and debugging in MATLAB, Visual Basic, and C++
• Exhibit general aptitude in antenna range scheduling, staffing, technical team leadership, requirements, prioritization, time management, team building, work dissemination, planning, and early identification of issues

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance
• SAP clearance
• Knowledge of RF and antenna theory, including RF performance analysis
• Working knowledge Python, VHDL and C++
• Experience troubleshooting RF digital subsystems
• Understanding of digital signal processing chains
• Experience working with and supporting engineers across firmware, software, power, and RF test teams
• Be able to delegate, task and oversee the work of junior subsystems engineers
• Have the ability to take a system level requirement and derive test cases to validate hardware performance

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.