Senior RF Systems Engineer: Microwave & Antenna Design

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD seeks an RF Engineer to advance AESA subsystem design and EM analysis. You will work on RF subsystems, antenna modeling, and materials integration in a highly collaborative IPT environment on-site.

Requires a DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain SAP access. Experience with HFSS/CST/GRASP/FEKO is preferred. Salary ranges reflect market levels for senior RF engineers in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 8+ years experience, or Master’s with 0+ years.
• Experience in RF subsystems and AESA design.
• Proficiency with HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, GRASP, FEKO, SENTRi.

Responsibilities

• Support RF subsystem design and analysis across lifecycle.
• Collaborate with IPT and cross-functional teams.
• Lead scheduling, supplier engagement, and risk reduction.

Skills

RF subsystems

MATLAB

Python

FORTRAN

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HFSS

CST Microwave Studio

GRASP

FEKO

SENTRi

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD seeks an RF Engineer to advance AESA subsystem design and EM analysis. You will work on RF subsystems, antenna modeling, and materials integration in a highly collaborative IPT environment on-site.

Requires a DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain SAP access. Experience with HFSS/CST/GRASP/FEKO is preferred. Salary ranges reflect market levels for senior RF engineers in Maryland.