Sr Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer - 19023**

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT.. What You’ll Get To Do: The Flight Systems Futures team executes the design and development, procurement/manufacturing, and integration & test of novel flight systems across a broad spectrum of applications. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following: Lead a small team of design and RF engineers from conceptual design to final design for a space based vehicle. Overseeing the execution of HWIL testing and iteratively designing and verifying requirements for the operational configuration. Attending internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings Support formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates. Working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Ensure appropriate coordination between electrical and RF design with other integration teams. Coordinate electrical and RF system engineering content and work products. Develop Statement of Work (SOWs)/Analysis Data Packages (ADPs)/ Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and take them through the full review and release process. Review engineering deliverables such as part data sheets, Logical/Electrical ICDs, specifications, link budget analysis and trade studies. May perform research, trade studies, evaluation, and systems integration analyses for SWaP and cost capability. Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively to understand system level interdependencies that impact electrical requirements and design constraints. Demonstrate leadership principles – Integrity, respect, organizational, communication etc.pocedures, reports). Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 4 years of relevant experience. Must have an active or current Secret clearance at time of application Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need. Experience with Hardware in the Loop and subsystem integration, test, and troubleshooting Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams for complex RF subsystems Experience with RF hardware and software with the ability to translate system performance and operational capabilities from system requirements Experience with Digital engineering Experience with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes Extensive experience with MATLAB and other scientific programming languages Experience leading teams, mentoring others, communicating with all levels of an organization internally and externally, being adaptable, creative, collaborative, and comfortable working independently and enjoys solving difficult problems Experience with RF component selection for program needs via COTS, MOTS, or custom design trade studies Experience working with vendors and global supply chain Preferred Qualifications: HFSS and CST experience is a plus Telemetry communications link development and analysis GPS receive system development and C/No analysis Understanding effects of Plasma on maintaining link and incorporating plasma predictions into link budget analysis RF system requirements derivation RF Transmi Supplier & Partner management tter and Receiver hardware designHigh Temperature Antenna DesignMATLAB programing skills Ansys System Tool Kit (STK) skills Team integration and coordination “This position is contingent upon contract award" As 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 Discounts This 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. Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? 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