Sr. Principal RF Systems Engineer - Virginia, United States - Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Virginia, United States

3 weeks ago

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.

The candidate will work in a technical lead role on National Security Systems (NSS) programs located in Dulles, VA.

This position focuses on the development of space communications systems and concepts through the production of flight programs.

As a radio frequency (RF) subsystem lead engineer, the candidate will work in a team environment to define and describe robust RF solutions to challenging applications while working within system constraints on mass, power, and volume.

The successful candidate will have strong technical skills, ability to organize and direct the efforts of a multi-disciplined engineering team and demonstrated motivation to investigate new concepts.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Design and analysis of communications systems for satellite applications.

The candidate must be familiar with RF analyses such as link budgets, digital modulation/coding, gain/loss budgets, noise figure, etc.

Requirements flow-down from top-level customer documents through subsystem-level definition to component-level specification.

The candidate is expected to produce clear, concisely written documents that will be used as the technical basis for high dollar value procurements of RF equipment such as converters, filters and high-power amplifiers.

Prepare and present design reviews for internal and external customers.

The candidate will have regular interaction with the internal engineering and program management team as well as external customers.

Subcontractor management, oversight of RF component design and development (travel required) and manufacturing interface definition including performance specification, interface control drawing, and statement of work generation.

The candidate will work with potential subcontractors to ensure any technical solution meets the top-level customer's needs while satisfying system and program constraints.

After transition from concept to production program, the candidate may also support ongoing technical interface with the subcontractors during testing, component manufacturing, as well as integration and test of the communications system including unit-level functional and environmental testing, spacecraft level testing, and in-orbit checkout.

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Basic Qualifications:
Must have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret level clearance, SCI eligible

Bachelor's Degree with 9 years' experience or Master's Degree with 7 years' experience in Electrical Engineering or related field with some combination of the following course work: microwave theory, satellite communications, radio-wave propagation, electromagnetics, and antennas.

Good understanding of communications and microwave theory

Ability to work with others from engineering and non-engineering disciplines in a fast-paced team environment

Familiar with the operation of standard RF test equipment (i.e., spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers)

Experience in the areas of satellite communications subsystem design, operation, and/or repair and maintenance

Good oral presentation skills and comfort with customer interaction.

Ability to write technical documents clearly and concisely.

Strong skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:
Current or active TS/SCI

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience with digital modulation/demodulation schemes for high data rates

Experience with microwave component/system measurement

Familiar with engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and STK

Experience leading engineering teams in development or production of RF systems

Familiar with cost account management concepts, including cost and labor estimation, task scheduling and earned value tracking

Salary Range:
$133,000 - $199,600

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.

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.

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 most positions.

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