Job Description

Staff EW RF Integration and Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman summary:

The Staff EW RF Integration and Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman is responsible for integrating, testing, and verifying advanced electronic warfare (EW) and radar systems for naval and air superiority platforms. This role involves designing and executing RF test plans, troubleshooting test setups, analyzing data, and mentoring junior engineers within a secure, classified environment. The position requires collaboration across multiple labs and remote facilities to support critical defense missions with innovative technological solutions.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff EW RF Integration and Test Engineer to join our Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors (MLSS) organization. The MLSS organization within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. You will be supporting the integration and verification of the most advanced EW system ever deployed on a Naval platform. This position is based out of Linthicum, MD and will be 100% on-site.

 

What You’ll get to Do:
As the Staff EW RF Integration and Test Engineer for RF sensors you will work on some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal. These include radars for air dominance platforms (such as the F-22, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-16), bomber and strike programs (such as B-1B), airborne / maritime / ground-based surveillance missions (E-3 AWACS, E-7 MESA, TPS-80 G/ATOR, SEWIP Block 3 and UAV systems such as Global Hawk), as well as restricted programs and missions. We offer the opportunity to join a team to solve problems in the field and drive new solutions into next generation radar systems and air superiority platforms.

• Develop and execute detailed RF test plans, setups, and procedures to assess system performance in complex and dynamic multiple RF emitter environments.

• Design and conduct controlled experiments for hardware-in-loop and software-in-loop test bench setups to reproduce and troubleshoot results from remote integration facilities.

• Coordinate RF data collection and analysis across a Subsystem Integration Lab (SSIL), System Integration Lab (SIL), and remote integration facilities.

• Troubleshoot RF test setups, test equipment, and operational issues utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Document test results and prepare comprehensive test status reports.

• Mentor junior engineers by sharing expertise and fostering development to cultivate future leaders in the field.

• Present analysis results to senior leaders and customers, effectively communicating the impact of your work.

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This position is contingent upon contract award and the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, master's degree with 10 years of experience or Ph.D. with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• A current / active DoD Secret Clearance.
• 5 years of experience designing and executing RF integration and test activities for Electronic Warfare (EW) or Radar systems.
• 3 years of experience collecting and analyzing RF test data on EW or Radar systems.
• 2 years of experience with Command and Control and timing synchronization of test equipment.
• 1 year of experience developing and presenting compelling reports that summarize analytical findings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

• A current / active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.

• Experience with on-site integration of systems and customer coordination.

• Experience with I/Q data collection equipment.

• Experience with the integration and test of mature technologies in low-rate production.

• Experience developing or using tools used to analyze Radio Frequency (RF) data at the I/Q level.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00

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 EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Keywords:

electronic warfare, radio frequency integration, RF testing, radar systems, signal analysis, test engineering, defense technology, system integration, military systems, secure technology

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote work, Relocation package, Shift work,

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