RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman is seeking an Associate RF Engineer . This position will be located at our Space sector in Dulles, VA
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Integration and Test Team.
Duties:
- Assist lead engineers in testing of RF for spacecraft satellite systems
- Use electronics test equipment to evaluate system performance, and troubleshoot operation issues.
- Configure, operate, and troubleshoot RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, receivers, software-defined radios, antennas, vector network analyzers, data acquisition systems, and related instrumentation.
- Evaluate RF system performance against defined test requirements
- Identify test limitations, data gaps, anomalies, instrumentation issues, and equipment problems
Basic Qualifications for the I&T RF Test Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field
- Knowledge of RF fundamentals, including frequency, bandwidth, modulation, propagation, antennas, gain/loss, noise, interference, transmitters, receivers, link performance, and signal characterization.
- Experience using RF test and measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, antennas, vector network analyzers, receivers, and software-defined radios.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across RF hardware and software systems
- Comfortable performing hands-on work in a fast-paced environment
- Work effectively with engineers, test personnel, technicians, program managers, Government leads, and cross-functional technical teams.
- Willing and able to work flexible shifts to include 2nd and 3rd shifts occasionally
- Able to travel in and out of the country
- Willing and able to obtain DOD security clearance including a polygraph.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Preferred Qualifications for the I&T RF Test Engineer:
- Fundamental knowledge of RF, microwave, or electronic systems engineering.
- Experience reading RF test procedures for engineering or production environments
- Experience with Python, C++, Matlab, or Labview programming.
- Experience with hands-on troubleshooting of RF/communications hardware
Salary Range: 76,200 - 114,400
Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00
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.
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.
