Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT. . What You'll Get To Do: The Flight Systems Futures team executes the ...
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT. . What You'll Get To Do: The Flight Systems Futures team executes the ...
These roles can be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3. Basic Qualifications Engineer RF Microwave Design: * Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience or a Masters degree with 0 years of experience ...
These roles can be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3. Basic Qualifications Engineer RF Microwave Design: * Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience or a Masters degree with 0 years of experience ...
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Design Engineer
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
RF/Microwave Design EngineerDesign state-of-the-art RF/microwave components, modules, front-ends ... Responsible for solving major and complex engineering problems in one or more phases of a ...
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These roles can be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3. Basic Qualifications Engineer RF Microwave Design: * Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience or a Masters degree with 0 years of experience ...
These roles can be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3. Basic Qualifications Engineer RF Microwave Design: * Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience or a Masters degree with 0 years of experience ...
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT. . What You'll Get To Do: The Flight Systems Futures team executes the ...
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT. . What You'll Get To Do: The Flight Systems Futures team executes the ...
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... RF/MICROWAVE ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building ... We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, the backhaul ...
Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (RFIC Engineering)
Redmond, WA · On-site
$165K - $270K/yr
... RF/MICROWAVE ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building ... We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, the backhaul ...
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Albuquerque, NM · On-site
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New
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Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (RFIC Engineering)
Redmond, WA · On-site
$160 - $225/hr
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff RF Microwave Design Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT. What You'll Get To Do: The Flight Systems Futures team executes the design and ...
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff RF Microwave Design Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT. What You'll Get To Do: The Flight Systems Futures team executes the design and ...
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ADI's Aerospace and Defense business has an open position for a Staff RF/Microwave Design Engineer who will design cutting-edge integrated modules and subsystems ranging from miniaturized multi-chip ...
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Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (RFIC Engineering)
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$165K - $270K/yr
... RF/MICROWAVE ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building ... We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, the backhaul ...
Demonstrate leadership within the RF/microwave design team and multidisciplinary engineering teams, including plans and execution on one or more simultaneous programs to meet technical, schedule, and ...
Demonstrate leadership within the RF/microwave design team and multidisciplinary engineering teams, including plans and execution on one or more simultaneous programs to meet technical, schedule, and ...
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff RF Microwave Design Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT. What You'll Get To Do: The Flight Systems Futures team executes the design and ...
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff RF Microwave Design Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT. What You'll Get To Do: The Flight Systems Futures team executes the design and ...
Demonstrate leadership within the RF/microwave design team and multidisciplinary engineering teams, including plans and execution on one or more simultaneous programs to meet technical, schedule, and ...
Demonstrate leadership within the RF/microwave design team and multidisciplinary engineering teams, including plans and execution on one or more simultaneous programs to meet technical, schedule, and ...
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Electrical Engineer (RF/Microwave) who wants to own hardware end-to-end from requirements and architecture through schematic design, integration, lab debug, and ...
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an RF Microwave Design Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to support our team in Boulder, CO. Responsibilities * Conducting RF/payload/communication system analysis ...
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an RF Microwave Design Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to support our team in Boulder, CO. Responsibilities * Conducting RF/payload/communication system analysis ...
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an RF Microwave Design Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to support our team in Boulder, CO. Responsibilities * Conducting RF/payload/communication system analysis ...
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an RF Microwave Design Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to support our team in Boulder, CO. Responsibilities * Conducting RF/payload/communication system analysis ...
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| Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, specialized in RF/microwave | Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, with RF specialization |
| Work Environment | Design labs, R&D departments, manufacturing facilities | Design labs, testing facilities, field deployment |
| Industry Usage | Telecommunications, aerospace, defense, radar systems | Wireless communication, mobile devices, satellite systems |
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Job description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT..
What You'll Get To Do:
The Flight Systems Futures team executes the design and development, procurement/manufacturing, and integration & test of novel flight systems across a broad spectrum of applications.
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
Lead a small team of design and RF engineers from conceptual design to final design for a space based vehicle. Overseeing the execution of HWIL testing and iteratively designing and verifying requirements for the operational configuration.
Attending internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings
Support formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.
Working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Ensure appropriate coordination between electrical and RF design with other integration teams.
Coordinate electrical and RF system engineering content and work products.
Develop Statement of Work (SOWs)/Analysis Data Packages (ADPs)/ Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and take them through the full review and release process.
Review engineering deliverables such as part data sheets, Logical/Electrical ICDs, specifications, link budget analysis and trade studies.
May perform research, trade studies, evaluation, and systems integration analyses for SWaP and cost capability.
Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively to understand system level interdependencies that impact electrical requirements and design constraints. Demonstrate leadership principles - Integrity, respect, organizational, communication etc.pocedures, reports).
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.
Must have an active or current Secret clearance at time of application
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Experience with Hardware in the Loop and subsystem integration, test, and troubleshooting
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams for complex RF subsystems
Experience with RF hardware and software with the ability to translate system performance and operational capabilities from system requirements
Experience with Digital engineering
Experience with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes
Extensive experience with MATLAB and other scientific programming languages
Experience leading teams, mentoring others, communicating with all levels of an organization internally and externally, being adaptable, creative, collaborative, and comfortable working independently and enjoys solving difficult problems
Experience with RF component selection for program needs via COTS, MOTS, or custom design trade studies
Experience working with vendors and global supply chain
Preferred Qualifications:
HFSS and CST experience is a plus
Telemetry communications link development and analysis
GPS receive system development and C/No analysis
Understanding effects of Plasma on maintaining link and incorporating plasma predictions into link budget analysis
RF system requirements derivation
RF Transmi
Supplier & Partner management
tter and Receiver hardware designHigh Temperature Antenna DesignMATLAB programing skills
Ansys System Tool Kit (STK) skills
Team integration and coordination
"This position is contingent upon contract award"
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.What Northrop Grumman employees say
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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.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939