Principal RF Engineer / Sr. Principal RF Engineer
Requisition ID: R10097853
Category: Engineering
Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America+ 1 more
Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 2
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Capabilities division is leading the development of the next generation of high-performance computing. Superconducting electronics forms the core of our technology, with a focus on energy-efficient computation using our patented superconducting digital logic technology, Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL). On a gate-for-gate basis, RQL consumes orders of magnitude less power than CMOS while running at significantly higher clock speeds.
The Advanced Capabilities division is seeking experienced RF Engineers to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.
How you will contribute to the Mission:
Designing, modeling, and verifying RF, microwave, and mixed signal subsystem assemblies
Support verification efforts for RF, Analog, and Digital hardware designs
Collaborating with peer functions such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Test, and IC design Engineers
Deriving and trading requirements with subsystem engineers and component level designers
Working directly with component level design peers developing custom RF integrated circuit designs to meet assembly-level requirements
This position will serve on-site in Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD.
This position will be filled at either the Principal RF Engineer or Sr. Principal RF Engineer level based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal RF Engineer Level:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree and 5 years of relevant work experience required. Master's degree and 3 years of experience
Working knowledge of an EM simulation tool (HFSS, CST Studio, Sonnet, ADS, HSPICE, SI-Wave, Sigrity)
Experience working with software programing languages
Prior experience working with electronics, mechanical requirements, and schematic drawings
Hands on experience utilizing test instrumentation such and power supplies, network analyzers, Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, High speed digital IO
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI with Poly Security Clearance for which US Citizenship is a requirement
Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal RF Engineer Level:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree and 9 years of relevant work experience required. Master's degree and 7 years of experience
Working knowledge of an EM simulation tool (HFSS, CST Studio, Sonnet, ADS, HSPICE, SI-Wave, Sigrity)
Experience working with software programing languages
Prior experience working with electronics, mechanical requirements, and schematic drawings
Hands on experience utilizing test instrumentation such and power supplies, network analyzers, Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, High speed digital IO
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI with Poly Security Clearance for which US Citizenship is a requirement
Preferred Qualifications:
Well versed in working with Ansys HFSS modeling for RF packaging effects
Experience with spectrum and network analyzer techniques for EMC measurements
Prior experience with packaging technologies (e.g. ceramic and laminate chip-level packages, printed circuit boards, interposers, wire bonding, etc.)
Experience with Cryogenic test stands, superconductivity and mechanical CTE
Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI with Poly highly preferred
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What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.