Principal RF Engineer / Sr. Principal RF Engineer
Requisition ID: R10172841
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America+ 1 more
- Clearance Type: Polygraph
- 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 or a 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
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
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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.
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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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.