Space RF/Microwave Design Lead - Senior Principal Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Utah; On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs & work/lI

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Roy, Utah, seeks a Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer to lead a small team through conceptual to final design for a space-based vehicle. The role includes HWIL testing, system integration, and multi-team coordination.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 8+ years (or advanced degrees with fewer years), active Secret clearance, and extensive RF experience, MATLAB, and COTS/MOTS trade studies. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain SAP approval.
• Experience with HWIL testing and RF subsystems.
• Experience reading schematics and RF diagrams.
• Experience with RF hardware/software translating system performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and RF engineers from conceptual to final design for a space-based vehicle.
• Oversee HWIL testing and verify requirements for operations.
• Coordinate technical exchange meetings with internal, customer, and supplier teams.
• Develop and review SOWs, ADPs, and ICDs through full release.
• Review engineering deliverables and perform trade analyses for SWaP and cost.

Skills

MATLAB

RF design

Hardware-in-the-Loop

Team leadership

RF test equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree (optional)

PhD (optional)

Tools

HFSS

CST

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Roy, Utah, seeks a Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer to lead a small team through conceptual to final design for a space-based vehicle. The role includes HWIL testing, system integration, and multi-team coordination.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 8+ years (or advanced degrees with fewer years), active Secret clearance, and extensive RF experience, MATLAB, and COTS/MOTS trade studies. Relocation assistance may be available.