Sr Principal RF Microwave Subsystem I&T Engineer with Security Clearance
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job 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 comeOur 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 moonWe 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 wayOur 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 impossibleOur
employees are not only part of history, they're making historyAt
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 comeOur 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 moonWe 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 wayOur 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 impossibleOur
employees are not only part of history, they're making historyThe
qualified candidates will work 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 programApplicants should possess the ability to
communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches
and findingsThe AMS E&S organization at Northrop Grumman
Missions Systems in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking experienced RF
Subsystem Integration and Test engineers in the following areas:
Antenna hardware testing, Electromagnetics, Computational
Electromagnetics, RF/Microwave test, design and analysisWork is
performed without appreciable direction and exercising considerable
latitude in determining technical objectives of
assignmentsCandidates would have the ability to develop technical
solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of
ingenuity and creativityResponsibilities may include development
of:
* Antenna test equipment understanding for factory phased array
testing--- Integrate new equipment and programs in a
state-of-the-art facility--- Software development for automating
test processes and data analysis--- Troubleshoot RF issues during
test of advanced antenna systems--- Support technicians with
troubleshooting and training--- Analyze test data and identify
early trends--- Support program meetings in developing root cause
and corrective actions--- Collaborate with design engineering for
hardware and test improvements--- Subsystem analysis including
hardware from RF to digits
* Support for performance testing, requirements verification, and
more.In addition, this candidate should have demonstrated technical
ability/leadership and expertise in one or more of the following
areas:
* Antenna range integration, test, and system integration
* Active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs)
* Highly integrated subsystems including antenna hardware
* Reflectors, Reflect Arrays, Digital Beam Forming
* Antenna/RF Performance Analysis
* Antenna Measurements and Data Reduction
* Subsystem requirements (hardware and software) derivation,
flow-down, and configuration
* Comfortable creating test support applications and tools using
MATLAB
* Conducting Test Readiness Reviews and/or Design Readiness
Reviews
* Concept development of operation for integration and test
activities--- Executing subsystem and system level testing - both
in engineering development and manufacturing environmentsThis is a
Dual level opening, candidates will be considered at both a level 4
(SrPrincipal) or 5 (Staff) based upon the Basic Qualifications
listed belowBasic Qualification SrPrincipal RF Microwave Subsystem
I&T Engineer:--- Must hold a Secret or Top Secret security
clearance
* Education
* Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related
discipline with 9 years of experience in the areas described in the
job description or--- Master's Degree with 7 years of experience
or--- PhD with 4 years of experience
* Experience using MATLAB
* Antenna range integration, test, and subsystem integration
* Experience with set-up and testing of hardware in a lab/bench-top
environment
* Have a basic understanding of Antenna/RF Performance Analysis
Preferred Qualifications:--- TS/SCI clearance
* SAP clearance
* Strong knowledge of--- setting up a testing environment in
Near-field (NF) ranges and Compact range (CR)--- testing phased
arrays in a NF or CR range--- Knowledge with RF and antenna
theory--- Test development experience in a nearfield antenna
range--- Experience troubleshooting RF subsystems
* Strong understanding of Antenna/RF Performance AnalysisSalary
Range: $127,000 - $196,600
Salary Range 2: $190,600 - $236,300 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
conditionsEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in
addition to base payAnnual bonuses are designed to reward
individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in
company resultsEmployees in Vice President or Director positions
may be eligible for Long Term IncentivesIn 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 dateHowever, this timeline may be shortened or
extended depending on business needs and the availability of
qualified candidatesNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforceWe 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 classFor our complete
EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO U.SCitizenship is required for
all positions with a government clearance and certain other
restricted positions.
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