RF Microwave Design Engineer II – Space Systems

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ seeks an RF Microwave Design Engineer Level 2 to contribute across DoD, civil-satellite, and commercial programs from design through production and test. You will help define RF components and manage subcontracted parts.

The role requires hands-on microwave experience, the ability to obtain a Top‑Secret/SCI clearance, and the capacity to work in a small, collaborative team with occasional night and weekend support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2+ years RF/microwave experience or Master’s with 0 years.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Govt Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
• Hands-on microwave lab experience with RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF component specifications from system requirements.
• Evaluate ICDs and verify against subsystems.
• Support spacecraft integration and testing on RF comm team.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for customers.
• Manage multiple tasks with organized progress tracking.

Skills

RF/microwave theory

Satellite communications

Electromagnetics

Antenna theory

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Python scripting

PERL scripting

Network analyzers

Power meters

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ seeks an RF Microwave Design Engineer Level 2 to contribute across DoD, civil-satellite, and commercial programs from design through production and test. You will help define RF components and manage subcontracted parts.

The role requires hands-on microwave experience, the ability to obtain a Top‑Secret/SCI clearance, and the capacity to work in a small, collaborative team with occasional night and weekend support.