Senior RF/Microwave Design Engineer – Space Systems

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Principal or Sr Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer in Boulder, CO, to advance RF/payload/communication systems. You will lead design, modeling, and analysis of RF systems, antennas, and links, supporting proposals and program execution.

A clearpath to impact in space-grade communications awaits. The role requires a STEM degree with extensive RF experience, active Secret clearance, and hands-on MATLAB/Simulink, STK, HFSS, and DOORS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ year (Principal)
• Bachelor’s with 8+ years or Master’s with 6+ years or PhD with 4+ years (Sr Principal)
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application
• Experience in RF systems analysis, modeling, and simulation

Responsibilities

• Conduct RF/payload/communication system analysis, modeling, and simulation
• Design and develop RF systems and components architectures
• Develop antenna designs including reflector and array systems
• Prepare specifications and analyses for customer requirements
• Support Basis of Estimates for proposals
• Execute trades and analyses for RF systems and circuitry
• Model and simulate RF systems for high-frequency/microwave applications

Skills

Signal Processing understanding

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

STK

HFSS

DOORS

MBSE (SysML)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Principal or Sr Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer in Boulder, CO, to advance RF/payload/communication systems. You will lead design, modeling, and analysis of RF systems, antennas, and links, supporting proposals and program execution.

A clearpath to impact in space-grade communications awaits. The role requires a STEM degree with extensive RF experience, active Secret clearance, and hands-on MATLAB/Simulink, STK, HFSS, and DOORS proficiency.