Sr Principal Engineer Rf Microwave Design- Okc

Northrop Grumman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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January 1, 2023
Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Requisition ID: R10063300Category: EngineeringLocation: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of AmericaCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions Available: 1At 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.Defense Systems Sector is seeking an RF/Microwave Design Engineer to join our growing team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.You will become part of Northrop Grumman s Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS). LSMS provides sustainment support for the US Air Force B-1 and B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability.This RF Design Engineer will support large projects within an Integrated Product Team (IPT), to include Field Service Representative engineering reach back support, technical planning, requirements development and tracking, system integration, systems integrations lab (SIL), ground and flight testing, verification and validation, airworthiness, system safety, risk, reliability/maintainability, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels to include concept, requirements, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.Responsibilities:Support the development of RF system architectures including block diagrams of hardware design concepts from system requirements, industry standards, and requirements flowed down by systems engineersSimulate RF systems, subsystems, and circuits using industry standard simulation tools including Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS) and Cadence Microwave Office (MWO)Modeling of system level functions using Matlab or other modeling tools for analysis prior to hardware implementationTest and troubleshoot prototype and production hardware in the lab using RF, analog, and digital test equipmentWork closely with software and hardware team in developing and testing control software for RF circuits and subsystemsBasic Qualifications:Must have one of the following:Bachelor s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 9 years of relevant RF/microwave engineering experienceMaster s degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience with MastersCandidate must have experience with RF systemsCandidate must have experience testing antennas and antenna arraysCandidate must have experience with testing and evaluating antenna parameters and patternsProven knowledge of electrical engineering design software and equipmentCandidate must have solid written and verbal skills to effectively interact with Government counterparts, other defense contractor organizations, and other cross-functional organizationsAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security ClearanceA basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office SuitePreferred Qualifications:Experience in military, government, commercial aerospace industry (e.G. aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations, or commercial industrial technology companies)Experienced with the design, analysis and architecture of Passive Antenna Array systemsExperience with the use of RF test equipment like spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and waveform generatorsExperience with cable management and cable assembly requirements for RF and fiber optic applicationsExperienced developing technical data packages and documentation supporting HW baselines via engineering drawingsFamiliarity with Pin Diode Phase ShiftersFamiliarity with RF and mixed signal printed circuit board and circuit card assembly level designFamiliarity with RF budgeting, frequency planning, RF chain analysis and modeling, schematic capture, electromagnetic simulation, signal integrity analysisExperience with Electronic troubleshooting from component to assembly levelsNGSKILLSSalary Range: $102,900 USD $154,300 USDSalary Range 2: $0 USD $128,600 USDEmployees 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.Saferfederalworkforce.Gov/contractors/.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 http://www.Northropgrumman.Com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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