Full-Time

Principal / Sr. Principal RF Engineer

Posted on 12/17/2024

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$105.4k - $196.7kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Baltimore, MD, USA

Relocation assistance may be available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Electrical Engineering
RF and Microwave Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
VHDL
FPGA
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree STEM degree or related discipline with 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with a master’s degree (for Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer)
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree STEM degree or related discipline with 8 years of experience, 6 years of experience with a master’s degree or 3 years with a Ph.D. (for Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer)
  • Expertise in working with receiver/exciters, conducting RF performance analysis, and implementing digital beamforming
  • Knowledge in VHDL or Verilog/System Verilog FPGA programming language
  • Knowledge of Digital signal processing algorithms
  • Familiarity with FPGA design development flow
  • Experience in integrating board designs and FPGA Digital controls within a lab environment
  • Capability to troubleshoot hardware/production issues on the bench as needed
  • Familiarity with RF and digital test equipment
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present effectively to both internal and external customers
  • Proficiency in Mixed signal Board design (RF and Digital)
  • No clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance Secret/Top Secret or an SCI
Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate familiarity/technical ability in Subsystem Control Design
  • Subsystem requirements (hardware and software) derivation, flow-down, and configuration
  • Systems Architecture
  • Documentation experience, generating test procedures, test reports, RF requirements, data analysis, data presentation
  • Data Processing
  • Measurements and Data Reduction
  • Integrated subsystems including DREX and Antenna Hardware
  • Subsystem integration, test, and system integration
  • Conducting Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
  • Perform in-depth analysis of hardware commanding down to the register level
Desired Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Experience using MATLAB
  • Experience using Python
  • Experience using TcL

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and integrates complex systems that support government and commercial clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Its products and services include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as logistics and modernization solutions. Northrop Grumman differentiates itself from competitors through its extensive research and development efforts and a strong track record in securing long-term contracts, which provide a stable revenue stream. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously innovating and delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in unmanned vehicles.
  • The U.S. DoD's budget rise for missile defense aligns with Northrop's interceptor production.
  • Digital transformation in defense is supported by Northrop's adoption of Planisware Enterprise.

What critics are saying

  • International competitors like BAE Systems are expanding in the U.S. defense market.
  • Supply chain issues may delay the B-21 Raider program, affecting contract deadlines.
  • Government demand for enhanced cybersecurity could raise operational costs for Northrop Grumman.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, like the Manta-Ray drone for the U.S. Navy.
  • The company integrates AI in C4ISR systems, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.
  • Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle targets the growing space-based defense systems market.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

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