Staff RF Communications Engineer - Airborne Systems

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Staff Communications Engineer focusing on antenna subsites. You will contribute to development of communications subsystems, crafting architectures, analyzing performance, and coordinating with suppliers.

Responsibilities include translating requirements into hardware/software specs, conducting tests, and managing supplier documentation. A strong RF/EW background and active clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited university with 12 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree with 10 years; OR Ph.D. with 8 years.
• Knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum (VHF through Ka bands).
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing RF equipment for airborne platforms.
• Ability to design, select and characterize RF components to meet mission objectives.
• Experience with cryptographic implementations and RF antenna analysis.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance (or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support development and integration of communications subsystems to meet platform mission objectives.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Perform performance and functional analyses and conduct trade studies.
• Develop and manage supplier documentation and statements of work.
• Perform aircraft ground and flight tests to validate subsystem requirements.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

RF design

Antenna design

System engineering

EM theory

MATLAB

Excel

Jira

Confluence

Cameo/SysML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MATLAB

Excel

Cameo

SysML tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Staff Communications Engineer focusing on antenna subsites. You will contribute to development of communications subsystems, crafting architectures, analyzing performance, and coordinating with suppliers.

Responsibilities include translating requirements into hardware/software specs, conducting tests, and managing supplier documentation. A strong RF/EW background and active clearance are required.