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Northrop Grumman

Principal/Sr. Principal RF Hardware Subsystem I&T Engineers

sykesville, MD

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Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.

TRAVEL: 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.

Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Principal/Sr. Principal RF Hardware Subsystem Integration and Test Engineers for Compact Range antenna testing.

Typical Roles And Responsibilities Include

Responsibilities may include subsystem analysis including hardware from RF to digits, support for acceptance testing (ATP), subsystem troubleshooting, data analysis, range integration / optimization, software development & integration, and more. Work will be performed under consultative direction toward predetermined long‑range goals and objectives. The role is focused on Compact Range antenna testing with the candidate either having some experience in this test environment or being able to learn and execute testing in this type of facility.

This role is contingent upon having a current Active Secret Clearance and future ability to achieve a SAP Clearance.

Basic Qualifications Principal Level Role

Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 5 years of experience in the areas described in the job description or 3 years of experience with a Masters Degree and/or 1 years of experience with a Ph. D. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

US Citizenship is required

Current Active Secret Clearance, and the future ability to achieve a SAP Clearance.

Exhibit proficiency in compact antenna test ranges on tasks including antenna range integration, test, data collection, data analysis, and system integration. Near Field Range testing experience will also be considered.

Exhibit proficiency with RF test equipment including network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes

Ability to develop highly novel solutions to a broad variety of RF/Microwave design and test related problems of complex difficulty which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

Established subject matter expertise in one or more areas of RF/Microwave discipline including but not limited to: Antenna, RF performance analysis, RF test verification, and production test support

Exhibit proficiency in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

Exhibit proficiency in software scripting and debugging in MATLAB, Visual Basic, and C++

Ability to design, implement, install and maintain electrical systems

Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Level Role

Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 8 years of experience in the areas described in the job description or 6 years of experience with a Masters Degree and/or 4 years of experience with a Ph. D. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

US Citizenship is required

Current Active Secret Clearance, and the future ability to achieve a SAP Clearance.

Exhibit proficiency in near field or compact antenna test ranges on tasks including antenna range integration, test, data collection, data analysis, and system integration

Exhibit proficiency with RF test equipment including network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes

Ability to develop highly novel solutions to a broad variety of RF/Microwave design and test related problems of complex difficulty which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

Established subject matter expertise in numerous areas of RF/Microwave discipline including but not limited to: Antenna, RF performance analysis, RF test verification, and production test support

Exhibit proficiency in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

Exhibit proficiency in software scripting and debugging in MATLAB, Visual Basic, and C++

Ability to design, implement, install and maintain electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications

SAP Clearance

Exhibit general aptitude in antenna range scheduling, staffing, technical team leadership, requirements, prioritization, time management, team building, work dissemination, planning, and early identification of issues

Ability to delegate tasks to and train earlier career engineers on compact range testing

Be capable of leading compact range testing and briefing status to program teams

Expert user of both near-field and compact antenna test ranges

Expert user of NSI-MI Technology antenna range test systems

Expert user of MATLAB for post-processing antenna range test data

Salary & Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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sykesville, MD, 21784, US

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