Northrop Grumman
Sr Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design
Baltimore, MD
Mar 8, 2025
$131,100 - $196,700 a year
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: R10188453
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: 1
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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking experienced and motivated engineers in the following areas: RF/Microwave Hardware Architecture and Integration & Test, to join our dynamic and growing organization. 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 activities
 
Basic Qualifications:

• 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, or 4 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 in 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/ leaderships/ 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, MD
Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI or Special Access clearance a plus
• Experience using MATLAB
• Experience using Python
• Experience with technical leadership supporting AESA hardware development
This 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: $131,100 - $196,700
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.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.PDN-9e612f4a-c2ef-4bd5-88f4-56a37a0360f3
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Sr Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design
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