Northrop Grumman

Engineer RF Microwave Design

Northrop Grumman$87K — $131K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related fields with 2 years of experience, or Master's with 0 years; additional 4 years can substitute for a degree.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Special Program Access.
  • Experience in RF subsystems is necessary.
  • Familiarity with computational electromagnetics tools like HFSS and CST Microwave Studio.

Responsibilities

  • Design and prototype systems using electrical modeling and CEM development.
  • Communicate effectively within cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPT).
  • Organize and prioritize tasks to meet project milestones.
  • Engage and facilitate supplier development and risk reduction activities.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior team members.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

What You’ll Get to Do:

Be an integral part of our AESA Subsystem & Product Leadership department, Installed Performance section! The teams within this section specialize in computational electromagnetics (CEM), RF antenna modeling in an installed environment, subsystem design and analysis, specialized mechanical design and analysis, as well as material evaluation. Our engineering work supports full life-cycle programs including system design, system integration, hardware design, hardware integration and hands-on build and test. 

As part of the team, you will be involved with:

  • A diverse and talented team of engineers developing innovative and cost-effective systems that support a broad range of products and business areas across the lifecycle of a program.  
  • Installed Performance design, prototyping, testing, and production support of state-of-the-art systems requiring specialty knowledge and skills related to the use of electrical modeling, subsystem analysis, CEM development, materials, antenna range and test equipment measurements, and manufacturing processes.
  • Collaboration within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT); effective and timely communication with peers in adjacent functions, including electromechanical design, systems engineering, thermal analysis, structural analysis, materials engineering, drafting, supply chain management, production engineering, and manufacturing.
  • Organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.
  • Supplier engagement and facilitation of supplier development and risk reduction activities.
  • Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced personnel.

These roles are contingent upon candidates a current/active government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

These roles are contingent upon Program Award.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
  • U.S Citizenship
  • A current/active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start
  • Experience in RF subsystems
  • Familiarity with HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, GRASP, FEKO, SENTRi, or other computational electromagnetics software tools 
  • Knowledge of software programing languages (such as MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher with Special Program Access
  • Experience with platform integration
  • Experience with sensor impact on mission modeling for “blue line” flights
  • Experience with interactions between sensor and platform
  • Experience with integration of platform materials into AESA design
  • Experience with active and passive antenna test
  • Experience with indoor and outdoor range experience
  • Experience with electrical design with a focus on RF performance
  • RF lab equipment familiarity such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.
  • RF subsystem design and analysis
  • Complex data reduction and analysis

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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