Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer (Level 3/4) — Space

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 98,400 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks an RF Microwave Design Engineer (Level3 or 4) in Gilbert, AZ to design RF components for DoD and satellite programs. You will manage subcontractors, support integration and testing of spacecraft, and deliver design‑review packages to customers.

The role requires strong RF/microwave theory knowledge, collaboration across teams, and the ability to obtain a DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Travel is up to 10%. Relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years in RF/microwave theory.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
• Laboratory or hands-on microwave field experience.
• Strong collaboration with engineering and non-engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop RF component specifications derived from system-level requirements.
• Manage subcontractors and lead RF component interfaces with internal organizations.
• Evaluate ICDs.
• Assist with subcontract supplier SOWs.
• Provide continuous technical support throughout the component life cycle.
• Prepare and present design-review packages to internal and external customers.
• Review vendor proposals, perform trade studies, and justify vendor selections.
• Verify requirements by comparing customer top-level requirements with subcontractor implementations.
• Prepare and present test-data reviews for internal and external customers.
• Support integration and testing of spacecraft for the RF communication team.
• Over time, assume cognizant RF COMM Engineer or RF COMM Product Line Lead.
• Deliver effective oral presentations and concise technical documentation.
• Stay organized and manage progress across multiple tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF/microwave theory

Satellite communications

Electromagnetics

Antenna theory

Security clearance

Laboratory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Python scripting

Perl scripting

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks an RF Microwave Design Engineer (Level3 or 4) in Gilbert, AZ to design RF components for DoD and satellite programs. You will manage subcontractors, support integration and testing of spacecraft, and deliver design‑review packages to customers.

The role requires strong RF/microwave theory knowledge, collaboration across teams, and the ability to obtain a DoD Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Travel is up to 10%. Relocation may be available.