Senior RF Systems Engineer – SIT & HW SME (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer - RF / Hardware SME to lead System Integration & Test across multiple environments, owning RF sensor integration, hardware, firmware, and control software deliveries for programs and customer testing.

This senior role requires DoD Secret clearance, a STEM degree with extensive experience, and strong MATLAB, C/C++, and embedded systems expertise. The position is onsite in Baltimore, MD with travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with extensive experience; Master’s or PhD preferred for advanced roles.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain; DoD program environment familiarity.
• Strong RF hardware and test equipment experience; MATLAB coding, data analysis, and signal processing proficiency.
• Firmware and hardware control integration planning and execution; embedded systems exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead System Integration & Test (SIT) activities for RF sensor systems across multiple environments.
• Define RF test strategies, develop test plans, and oversee complex integration and troubleshooting.
• Guide cross-functional teams and interface with product design to resolve root causes.
• Develop schedules, prepare materials for design reviews, and assist with resource management.

Skills

RF hardware

SIT leadership

Systems engineering

Embedded systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

C

C++

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer - RF / Hardware SME to lead System Integration & Test across multiple environments, owning RF sensor integration, hardware, firmware, and control software deliveries for programs and customer testing.

This senior role requires DoD Secret clearance, a STEM degree with extensive experience, and strong MATLAB, C/C++, and embedded systems expertise. The position is onsite in Baltimore, MD with travel.