Advanced Programs Staff Rf Microwave Design Engineer -9187

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10090440Category: EngineeringLocation: Huntsville, AL, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.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 Staff Engineer. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and will support Advance programs. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.What you'll get to do:The Advanced Programs Staff Engineer RF Microwave Design will support Advanced Programs projects in a variety of RF and systems engineering projects. Roles include, but are not limited to, the following: - Developing RF subsystem architecture and requirements - Assessing RF and antenna performance - Performing trade studies - Participating in project throughout the design cycle - Working with a larger team to lead and achieve project goalsAs 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 position's 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.You'll Bring These Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline from an ABET accredited university; 14 years of experience performing in a Systems Engineering or related technical discipline; or 12 years of experience with a Masters or 9 years with a PHD. - Active DoD Secret security clearance - Ability to effectively communicate and present complex technical concepts to project, program, and company management, other technical managers, and customers. - Excellent team building skills and ability to complete tasking with minimal direction. - Experience in performance of trade studies to identify components that meet system and subsystem requirements. - Demonstrated systems engineering experience, including system architecture definition using UPDM and/or SysML. - Experience with Cameo, Python, and other modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS& A) tools. - Demonstrated experience in radio-frequency (RF) and antennas.These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: - Current active DoD Top Secret Clearance. - Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. - Experience in one or more of the following: - RF system architecture development (to include modems, transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers) - Antenna RF system requirements generation/flowdown - Antenna RF Payload level system performance verification, including flight technology demonstrators, and programs of record. - Understanding of highly-integrated antenna systems, antenna/RF system cascade performance analysis, digital electronics (ASICs/FPGAs), power electronics, systems engineering, and measurement data post-processing/reduction. - Tool experience with ADS, STK, and MATLAB. - Experience with encryption, COMSEC and MIL-STD-810G.Salary Range: $146,300 USD $219,500 USDEmployees 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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