Senior Principal RF Engineer – Radar & AESA Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers with RF/microwave experience to design, model, and verify RF subsystems for radar and sensor applications. You will prototype hardware, perform RF measurements, and interface with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration through the lifecycle.

US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required. Opportunities span from concept to production in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering or related STEM field degree; BS with RF/microwave experience or MS with RF/microwave experience.
• US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Proven knowledge of electrical engineering design software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and verify RF and mixed-signal assembly products for AESA and radar subsystems.
• Prototype RF hardware and perform lab measurements with VNA, spectrum analyzer, and scopes.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Test Design teams throughout product life cycle.

Skills

RF/microwave design

Antenna/RF subsystems

Matlab/Python/C#/C++

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (RF/microwave)

Tools

ANSYS EM Suite

CST Microwave

Keysight ADS

Genesys

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers with RF/microwave experience to design, model, and verify RF subsystems for radar and sensor applications. You will prototype hardware, perform RF measurements, and interface with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration through the lifecycle.

US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required. Opportunities span from concept to production in a mission-focused environment.