Systems Engineer (Electronic RF Hardware)

Join Northrop Grumman – Cincinnati (aka Xetron), part of Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. Our Northrop Grumman Cincinnati, Ohio small business culture operates collaboratively within a larger corporation providing the benefits of both.  This unique relationship offers employees the ability to know everyone at the site while working on technologies and products that are beyond state-of-the-art. You and your team will wrestle with the next big problems in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation, sharing your expertise while learning from the expert next to you. Remember when you were excited about getting to work because the challenge of the problem, the importance of the solution and the fun you had with your team?  It's that kind of place!  But don’t take my word for it.  See for yourself!  See why we receive comments on our YouTube Videos like “This company is insanely advanced” and “Wow. This is mind blowing.”  See some of our recent Awards and Recognition and read about some of the reasons to live in Cincinnati.

We are seeking a cleared or clearable mid-career and senior level System Engineers with a background in Electronic RF Hardware Design and Testing for a critical role as a key contributor and leader on electronic hardware development teams. If you are always looking for the next problem to solve, this is the role for you. 

Your Essential Duties:

• Drive the successful technical completion of projects working closely with the customer

• Understand each project mission and architect the systems our teams are creating

• Guide a team of engineers from requirements through design and build, and finally through delivery and deployment.

• Lead and contribute to technical work while ensuring the team is meeting requirements and documenting designs to demonstrate success

• Create novel solutions for challenging missions supporting our Nation as second to none!

Technology your will work with

• Projects range from radio frequency(RF) hardware and SIGINT sensor systems to Electronic Warfare

• Most emphasize requirements for low size, weight, and power (SWAP) while functioning within extreme environments

• Novel radio frequency(RF) waveforms

• Radio frequency(RF) domains covering VHF through microwave frequencies 

Our employees take advantage of Northrop Grumman’s flexible work arrangements, including 9/80 schedules and 4/10 schedules. We offer training and learning opportunities supporting technical and personal growth in al business areas that benefit our customers. Northrop Grumman offers competitive benefits including 401k matching!

Are you seeking a challenging role with a strong team? Come define possible with us in Cincinnati!

Typical Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, science or related discipline

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience for mid-career, over 10 years’ relevant experience for senior

• Experience in two or more of the following:

  • Systems Architecture of complex sensor or comms systems, circuit card to fully integrated systems

  • RF Performance Modeling and simulation 

  • Integrated circuit and electronics design of radio frequency(RF) sensor systems 

  • Experience in radio frequency(RF) sensors hardware design 

  • Requirements derivation & flow down

• Team Leadership in a Design or Test Environment

• US Citizenship is required

• An active Top Secret Clearance

Typical Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics

• Novel RF waveform design 

• RF domain experience covering VHF through microwave frequencies 

• Significant technical contribution in RF hardware (receivers and transmitters), DSP design, RF communication, signal collection, and/or EW programs 

• Experience in designing complex system architectures 

• Experience with the challenges in designing hardware systems to survive in harsh environments including terrestrial, airborne, and space 

• Experience in SWAP design challenges 

• Systems integration testing 

• Verification and Validation 

• Leading system and/or subsystem design with direct involvement 

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.