RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionWe are looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Senior Principal Radio Frequency Systems Engineer to join our organization. Our organization within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems offers the opportunity to join a team to solve problems in the field and drive new solutions into next generation systems across a wide variety of platforms and environments. You will support the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team on multiple major development programs.
This position is based out of Linthicum, MD and will be 100% on-site.
This requisition may be filled as a Principal RF Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer.
What You'll get to Do:As the Principal / Senior Principal Radio Frequency Systems Engineer you will be primarily engaged in the development and fielding of systems for advanced dedicated and multi-function RF subsystems. You will work early in the system lifecycle by developing parametric representations, visualizations, and data-driven analyses to support sensor requirements definition and use case validation. Beyond the analysis and design phases, you will also be involved in integrating sensor modes and trackers, transitioning from digital simulation environments to sensor labs and our fleet of specially modified test aircraft. Throughout this process, you will engage with customers to balance their functional and performance requirements with other sensor functionalities, enabling true multi-function operation.
- Support for performance compliant design of algorithms on next generation multifunction RF sensor
- Support for novel solutions amid implementation constraints such as system interfaces, real time digital resource management, hardware limitations
- Support for maturation and verification in digital simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments, including authorship to test requirements
- Apply strong systems engineering knowledge to various projects
- Engage in System Architecture and Concept Development to establish clear project frameworks
- Conduct Candidate Technology Trade Studies to evaluate potential solutions
- Develop and derive requirements to ensure project specifications align with objectives
- Collaborate on Algorithm Development for system functionality and efficiency
- Perform Performance Analysis to assess system capabilities and effectiveness
- Execute Data Analysis to derive insights and inform decision-making
- Work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams, including hardware, software, and firmware engineers
- Encourage innovation by identifying improvements and creatively solving problems
This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications for a Principal RF Systems Engineer:- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- U.S Citizenship is required
- A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
- Experience in RF applications, including developing and applying models in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++
- Experience in tracking and algorithm development
- Experience in developing and implementing novel systems
- Experience in RF applications
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer:- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- U.S Citizenship is required
- A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
- Experience in RF applications, including developing and applying models in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++
- Experience in tracking and algorithm development
- Experience in developing and implementing novel systems
- Experience in RF applications
Preferred Qualifications:- Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields
- A current / active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher
- Familiarity with 1 or more RF sensing modalities and their applications
- Experience with digital signal processing
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
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.
