Senior RF Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance (Onsite)

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Systems Engineer (Electrical Engineering) in Rolling Meadows, IL to develop and test RF/DSP algorithms for advanced RFEW systems. You will model with HFSS, implement in C/C++, and work with cross-functional teams to prototype and demonstrate capabilities.

Ideal candidates have a strong MATLAB background, experience in digital signal processing, and proven ability to deliver technical presentations. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 2+ years of experience, or MS with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year.
• Experience in digital signal processing.
• Hands-on MATLAB modeling, simulation, or algorithm development.
• Experience creating and delivering technical presentations.
• U.S. citizen; ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test RF/DSP algorithms for RFEW applications using MATLAB.
• Develop, validate, and maintain HFSS models and simulations for RF propagation and antenna performance.
• Analyze system performance and support trade studies to optimize architectures.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and software teams to integrate designs into prototype systems.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Digital signal processing

MATLAB

Technical presentations

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

MS degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

C/C++

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Systems Engineer (Electrical Engineering) in Rolling Meadows, IL to develop and test RF/DSP algorithms for advanced RFEW systems. You will model with HFSS, implement in C/C++, and work with cross-functional teams to prototype and demonstrate capabilities.

Ideal candidates have a strong MATLAB background, experience in digital signal processing, and proven ability to deliver technical presentations. U.S.