Senior Staff RF Hardware Subsystem Integration and Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 184,100 - 276,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Long Term Incentives for VP or Director positions

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore is looking for a Senior Staff RF Hardware Subsystem Integration and Test Engineer to oversee communication antenna programs. This role involves leading diverse engineering teams during hardware integration and performance testing.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and at least 14 years of relevant experience, or equivalent advanced degrees with appropriate experience. An Active Secret Clearance is required, and proficiency in various RF test equipment will be necessary.

The position includes a competitive salary range of $184,100 - $276,100 and comes with robust benefits including health coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience or appropriate advanced degree with less experience.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and integrate RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple engineering program teams for hardware integration.
• Conduct subsystem analysis and performance testing.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers.

Skills

Antenna range integration

RF test equipment proficiency

Problem-solving in RF/Microwave

Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

Software scripting in MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree or Ph.D. (with corresponding experience)

Tools

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

MATLAB

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret

TRAVEL

Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Staff RF Hardware Subsystem Integration and Test Engineer to oversee the suite of communication antenna programs.

Typical Roles and Responsibilities include

The qualified candidate will provide oversight to multiple program teams. These program teams will consist of a diverse group of engineers with a focus on hardware integration and test at the subsystems level. Senior Staff engineers should have a demonstrated ability in technical and team leadership overseeing engineers with experience at least at the Sr. Principal level.

Responsibilities may include subsystem analysis including hardware from RF to digits, performance modeling, support for performance testing, and more. Work will be performed under consultative direction toward predetermined long‑range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self‑initiated.

This role is contingent upon having a current Active Secret Clearance and future ability to achieve a SAP Clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 14 years of experience in the areas described in the job description or 12 years of experience with a Masters Degree and/or 10 years of experience with a Ph. D. An additional 4 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship is required
• Current Active Secret Clearance
• Exhibit proficiency in near field or compact antenna test ranges on tasks including antenna range integration, test, data collection, data analysis, and system integration
• Exhibit proficiency with RF test equipment including network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Ability to develop highly novel solutions to a broad variety of RF/Microwave design and test related problems of complex difficulty which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Established subject matter expertise in numerous areas of RF/Microwave discipline including but not limited to: Antenna, RF performance analysis, RF test verification, and production test support
• Exhibit proficiency in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Exhibit proficiency in software scripting and debugging in MATLAB, Visual Basic, and C++
• Exhibit general aptitude in antenna range scheduling, staffing, technical team leadership, requirements, prioritization, time management, team building, work dissemination, planning, and early identification of issues
• Ability to design, implement, install and maintain electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance
• Expert user of both near-field and compact antenna test ranges
• Expert user of NSI‑MI Technology antenna range test systems
• Expert user of MATLAB for post‑processing antenna range test data

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Application Process

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.