Associate / RF Microwave Design Engineer (I&T)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking experienced engineers in the following areas: Antennas, Electromagnetics, RF/Microwave Hardware, Test Equipment, Software Development and Assembly, Integration and Test. The RF Microwave Design Engineer will join a team working toward integrating and testing RF Hardware in different test environments and interface with both next higher assemblies and lower level components. This position will be based in Baltimore, MD.
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Responsibilities may include:
Designs, develops, tests radio frequency (RF) and/or microwave systems architecture, Sub-systems, circuits, or products. Includes antenna design, both reflector and array systems, frequency synthesizers, transmitters and receivers. General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks. Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
In addition, this candidate should demonstrate familiarity/technical ability in one or more of the following areas:
Active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs)
Conducting Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
Documentation experience, generating test procedures, test reports, RF requirements, data analysis, data presentations
Data Processing
Highly integrated subsystems including antenna hardware
Reflectors, Reflect Arrays, Digital Beam Forming
Antenna/RF Performance Analysis
Computational Electromagnetics, Statistics
Antenna or Subsystem Control Design
Antenna Measurements and Data Reduction
Antenna range integration, test, and system integration
Subsystem requirements (hardware and software) derivation, flow-down, and configuration
This position can be filled at level 1 or level 2 based on the basic qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications Associate RF Microwave Design Engineer:
Bachelor's Degree STEM degree or related discipline with 2 years of experience in the areas described in the job description. 0 years of experience with a Master's Degree
Active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs)
Experience using RF test equipment (Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers)
Experience using MATLAB
Ability to Obtain and Maintain and Active TS/SCI clearance
Basic Qualification Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer:
Bachelor's Degree STEM degree or related discipline with 5 years of experience in the areas described in the job description. 3 years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD
Active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs)
Experience using RF test equipment (Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers)
Experience using MATLAB
Ability to Obtain and Maintain and Active TS/SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
TS/SCI
Experience using modeling tools such as STK and HFSS
Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $106,000.00Salary Range 2: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00The 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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