Staff Engineer RF Microwave Design

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10188457

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 3At 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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking experienced and motivated engineers in the following areas: RF/Microwave Hardware Architecture and Integration & Test. The qualified candidate will work closely with a diverse and talented team of engineers, developing innovative and cost-effective Next Generation Multifunctional AESAs that support a broad range of Mission Systems products. Applicants are expected to apply strong leadership and advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to contribute to the development of novel AESAs and Received/Exciter architectures. This position will support our Advanced Engineering Business Unit, located in Baltimore, MD.The candidate should have demonstrated technical expertise, leadership, and experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) and/or Digital AESAs
  • Highly integrated subsystems including DREX and Antenna Hardware
  • Subsystem requirements (hardware and software) derivation, flow-down, and configuration
  • Documentation/generation of test procedures, test reports, RF requirements, data analysis, data presentation
  • Digital Beam Forming
  • Antenna/RF Hardware Performance Analysis
  • Subsystem Control Design
  • Embedded real-time software and digital systems
  • Conducting Test Readiness Reviews and/or Design Readiness Reviews
  • Familiarity with RF subsystem development & analysis tool including Keysight ADS
  • Comfortable creating RF applications and tools using MATLAB
  • Set up and test hardware in a lab/bench top environment
  • Develop test plans to support engineering development efforts
  • Executing subsystem and system level testing - both in engineering development and manufacturing environments
  • Concept development of operation for integration and test activitiesBasic Qualifications:
    • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 12 years of experience in the areas described in the job description or 10 years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 8 years of experience with a Ph.D. An additional 4 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
    • Active DoD Secret Clearance
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance
    • 3+ years of experience working with RF Hardware
    • Experience leading a team of engineers
    • Strong interpersonal and people management skills
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to effectively present to engineers/leadership/customers
    • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
    • Able to multi-task, delegate, and prioritize tasks effectively
    • Willingness to work on site at our facility located in Baltimore, MDPreferred Qualifications:
      • TS/SCI or Special Access clearance a plus
      • Experience using MATLAB
      • Experience using Python
      • Experience with technical leadership supporting AESA hardware developmentThis position is contingent upon transfer of DoD Secret Clearance, the candidate receiving and being able to maintain a Program Special Access Program (SAP) clearance and program award prior to start.Salary Range: $163,200 - $244,800The 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.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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