Sr Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design – RF Test

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for you to join our growing team as a Senior Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer at our Aerospace Structures Facility in Beavercreek (Dayton), OH.

We are a unique blend of scientists, engineers, and technicians that specialize in Low Observable antennas, radomes, electromagnetic structures, and RF testing primarily for aerospace applications. We design and manufacture solutions for our war fighters to keep our country safe and maintain peace on a global scale. Our electrical engineering group (RF Microwave Design) is afforded the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art designs, primarily for classified applications, in both team and individual settings.  Our multi-faceted team consists of engineers and scientist with backgrounds in electrical engineering, LO technology, CEM, RF test, mechanical, structural, thermal, CFD, material science, process, and quality.
 

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Team-focused research, manufacturing support, design, analysis, prototyping, and RF test using state-of-the-art measurement equipment (e.g. SCI-2K, waveguide, 52’x42’x90’ RCS Compact Range) of advanced electromagnetic apertures, structures, and materials
• Document, maintain, and implement best practices that ensure accurate certified RCS data collection in our RCS compact range
• Lead efforts supporting continuous improvement of range data quality (field probe data collection and range diagnostic activities)
• Lead diagnostic activities of our current radar system as needed and lead a study supporting the replacement of our current radar measurement system
• Lead qualification and recurring test events to ensure compliance to requirements
• Support technical design reviews and provide technical guidance to the program office
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Customers, Suppliers, and Quality

 

The ideal candidate enjoys both theoretical design and hands-on engineering tasks. You are an inquisitive problem solver, self-sufficient, and determined with a positive attitude.  You have a broad range of skills involving electromagnetic applications and enjoy diving deeper into Low Observable challenges.

 

Travel can vary by program and tasks, but is minimal (less than 10%).

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 9+ years of engineering work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 7+ years of engineering work experience.
• Experience conveying technical information (both written and verbal).
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• US Citizenship, with ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Electrical Engineering degree with a concentration in Electromagnetics
• Aerospace experience, particularly hands-on with Low Observable structures
• Experience working with RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, SCI-2K, Transmission Tunnel, Std Waveguides, Reflection Arch, and Resonant Cavities
• Experience with EM software analysis tools (e.g. Ansys HFSS, CST, FEKO)
• Experience with RCS data processing tools such as Knowbell, SABER, and Pioneer
• Basic programing experience (e.g. Matlab)

Salary Range: $114,300 USD - $171,500 USD

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.

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