Senior RF Microwave Antenna Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Goleta, CA, is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer to lead antenna design efforts for space systems.

You will own designs from concept through test and delivery, coordinating with teams across multiple locations to meet mission requirements. The role requires strong RF microwave/antenna expertise, experience with microwave test equipment, and proficiency in HFSS/CST/GRASP10/CHAMP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of RF microwave/antenna design experience (or advanced degrees with related experience).
• Experience with RF network analyzers and lab/test equipment.
• Familiarity with RF analysis tools (HFSS, CST, GRASP10, CHAMP).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine RF antenna components and related systems.
• Lead and collaborate across locations to deliver aerospace antenna solutions.
• Manufacture, test, and verify antennas and antenna subsystems for airborne/space applications.

Skills

RF microwave design

Antenna design

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

HFSS

CST Microwave Studio

GRASP10

CHAMP

Creo / NX

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Goleta, CA, is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer to lead antenna design efforts for space systems.

You will own designs from concept through test and delivery, coordinating with teams across multiple locations to meet mission requirements. The role requires strong RF microwave/antenna expertise, experience with microwave test equipment, and proficiency in HFSS/CST/GRASP10/CHAMP.