Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design

$102,400 - $153,600/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers with experience in electronic assembly and packaging design, specifically in RF/microwave and mixed signal assemblies and subsystems. The role involves designing, modeling, and verifying various RF/microwave components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting products throughout their life cycle. This position offers the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally, emphasizing innovation and a pioneering spirit.

Responsibilities

• Designing, modeling, and verifying RF/microwave and mixed signal assemblies and subsystems.
• Utilizing analysis, simulations, and prototyping to develop antenna and signal conversion designs.
• Deriving and trading requirements with components, assembly, and subsystem engineers.
• Performing electromagnetic simulation of component, assembly, and subsystem level performance.
• Managing RF budgets, frequency planning, and common assembly level interfaces.
• Predicting assembly level performance through selecting materials, components, and packaging approaches.
• Developing custom RF integrated circuit designs to meet assembly and subsystem level requirements.
• Collaborating with peer functions such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test.
• Utilizing world-class manufacturing capabilities for prototyping through full-rate production.
• Working directly with external supplier partners including foundries and component manufacturers.
• Supporting products throughout the product life cycle (EMD, production, sustainment, DMS).
• Working with RF and mixed signal assembly product types including antenna radiators, circulators, and filters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of RF/microwave experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or a PhD with relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Must have Full Secret Clearance prior to start.
• Ability to provide sound solutions to complex RF/Microwave design and test problems.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with RF/Microwave modeling and simulation tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Top Secret / SCI security clearance
• Experience with RF and mixed signal printed circuit board designs
• Knowledge of RF budgeting and frequency planning
• Experience with integrated circuit packaging techniques
• Familiarity with RF lab equipment such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
• Experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business