Job Description

Requisition ID: R10165642

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Northridge, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

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 in Northridge, CA is currently seeking a RF Microwave Design Engineer to support programs under AARGM/ER and DRFP.

RF Microwave Design Engineer Designs, develops, tests radio frequency (RF) and/or microwave systems architecture, components, circuits, or products. Includes antenna design, both reflector and array systems, frequency synthesizers, transmitters and receivers for tactical missile system development and production programs.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Relocation assistance is not available.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supports development of RF and Antenna designs and evaluations of engineering design concepts
• Creates test plans and procedures for a variety of RF and Environmental testing.
• Develops specifications and requirements, and failure reports.
• Participates in RF testing and measurement using RF instruments and anechoic chambers.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement based on review of failure data and supports development and implementation of component design improvements or updates.
• Supports creation of designs and simulation models using computer modeling tools.
• Supports design reviews and test activities, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with 2 years of related experience or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 0 years of related experience
• Experience with measurements using RF Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and signal generators and interpret RF Test data and radiation patterns
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships
• Self-starter capable of performing assigned tasks with some direction
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in RF product design and development, with antenna knowledge preferred
• Experience with high temperature environments preferred
• Experience with Flight Hardware preferred.
• Experience with Ansys HFSS software or equivalent modeling tools preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings/schematics

Salary Range: $87,200 - $130,800
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.
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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Holiday work, Full time, Relocation package, Shift work, Day shift,

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