RF Microwave Design Engineer - RF and Radar Signature Analysis - 6448

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: August 6, 2022

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 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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a RF Microwave Design Engineer to join the Strategic Deterrence Systems Division (SDS). This position can be filled in Huntsville, AL and supports the Advanced Programs Team.What You'll Get To Do:The successful candidate for this role will perform Modelling, Simulation, and Analysis tasks for the NG Strategic Deterrent Systems Advanced Programs Team. The Advanced Programs Team creates and matures new technological concepts for our Department of Defense Customers. The Modelling, Simulation, and Analysis team is responsible for running complex simulations in a digital engineering environment to steer the technologies developed by the AP team towards a mature, deployable technology using the simulated performance results.The RF and Radar Engineer will perform Radio Frequency related analysis for various Advanced Payload programs including:---RF propagation through atmosphere for communications or sensors---Radar cross sections of vehicles---Radar performance when integrated into a vehicle---Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) propagationAs 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 DiscountsThis 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.Job Qualifications: You'll Bring These Qualifications:---Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 2 years of experience; 0 years with Master's Degree---Experience with the following tools (or equivalent):-Ansys HFSS SBR+-Optical Signature Code (OSC)-Systems Tool Kit---A current DoD Secret clearance granted or re-investigated within last 6 yearsThese Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:---Experience with Radio Frequency concepts such as:-RF propagation through atmosphere for communications or sensors-Radar cross sections of vehicles-Radar performance when integrated into a vehicle-Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) propagation---The ideal candidate will also have experience with the following tools (or equivalent):-General Reentry Aero-thermodymanics Simulation Program (GRASP)-Hypersonics GPS Simulation (HYGPSIM)---Active DoD Top Secret Clearance investigated within last 6 years#GBSDelectricalSalary Range: $71,700 USD - $112,300 USD Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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