Senior Staff RF Hardware Subsystem Integration and Test Engineer

Senior Staff RF Hardware Subsystem Integration and Test EngineerAt 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 a Senior Staff RF Hardware Subsystem Integration and Test Engineer to oversee the suite of communication antenna programs.Typical roles and responsibilities include: The qualified candidate will provide oversight to multiple program teams. These program teams will consist of a diverse group of engineers with a focus on hardware integration and test at the subsystems level. Senior Staff engineers should have a demonstrated ability in technical and team leadership overseeing engineers with experience at least at the Sr. Principal level.Responsibilities may include subsystem analysis including hardware from RF to digits, performance modeling, support for performance testing, and more. Work will be performed under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated.This role is contingent upon having a current Active Secret Clearance and future ability to achieve a SAP Clearance.Basic qualifications:Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 14 years of experience in the areas described in the job description or 12 years of experience with a Masters Degree and/or 10 years of experience with a Ph. D. An additional 4 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.US Citizenship is requiredCurrent Active Secret ClearanceExhibit proficiency in near field or compact antenna test ranges on tasks including antenna range integration, test, data collection, data analysis, and system integrationExhibit proficiency with RF test equipment including network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopesAbility to develop highly novel solutions to a broad variety of RF/Microwave design and test related problems of complex difficulty which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativityEstablished subject matter expertise in numerous areas of RF/Microwave discipline including but not limited to: Antenna, RF performance analysis, RF test verification, and production test supportExhibit proficiency in electrical and mechanical troubleshootingExhibit proficiency in software scripting and debugging in MATLAB, Visual Basic, and C++Exhibit general aptitude in antenna range scheduling, staffing, technical team leadership, requirements, prioritization, time management, team building, work dissemination, planning, and early identification of issuesAbility to design, implement, install and maintain electrical systemsPreferred qualifications:Top Secret ClearanceExpert user of both near-field and compact antenna test rangesExpert user of NSI-MI Technology antenna range test systemsExpert user of MATLAB for post-processing antenna range test dataPrimary level salary range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00. 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.