Northrop Grumman is hiring: Sr. Principal/Principal (RF) Radio Frequency Enginee

Requisition ID: R10178601

Category: Engineering

Location: San Diego, California, United States of America

Clearance Type: Top Secret

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: 1

Northrop Grumman Aeronautical Systems Sector is currently seeking a motivated Principal/Sr. Principal RF Test Engineer to join our test team in San Diego, CA (Rancho Bernardo). We provide test services in our compact range in support of national security for our DoD customers.

Role description & Responsibilities

The RF Test Engineer will have a solid foundation in electronics and RF circuit testing, tuning, and assembly. RF and microwave testing will require familiarity with RF wave propagation, antenna measurements, instrumentation radar measurements (RCS and Antenna), network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, and power meter measurements.

Basic Qualification:

Principal Engineer Test:

1. Bachelor’s degree in electronics/electrical engineering or equivalent STEM Degree and experience 5 Years with BS; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD
2. Experience in the setup and performance of calibrated antenna pattern and gain measurements with ability to analyze collected data
3. Compact and Far Field range uncertainty analysis and error source reduction
4. Experience in RCS Range Certification
5. Knowledge and use of a broad band pulsed CW coherent, wide video bandwidth, instrumentation radar, and ability to troubleshoot and repair radar problems
6. Perform RCS measurements using high-speed, broadband pulsed-IF radar system
7. Experience in test matrix development utilizing full implementation of the Nyquist criteria against target and test scene dimensions for both SAR and ISAR data collection techniques
8. Familiarity with electrical properties of materials and test techniques for same
9. Ability to interface with customers directly, write technical proposals and test reports
10. Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearances
11. Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively during the workday
12. Ability to stand on feet for prolonged periods
13. Ability to routinely and repetitively climb vertical ladder
14. Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
2. Understands mechanical drawings and electronic schematics
3. Analytical techniques of range debugging a plus
4. Test body development for RCS measurements a plus
5. Good documentation, organization and communication skills
6. Demonstrates initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and highly motivated for excellence
7. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement with a focus on customer service
8. Ability to work within a small team environment
9. Experience using RCS data processing software such as Knowbell, CompuQuest, Pioneer, Saber and Matlab
10. Radar Cross Section (RCS) testing within a compact range
11. RCS data reduction and calibration with analysis using single down range 2D target exploitation, 2D intensity imaging, IER, and zero Doppler techniques
12. Strong understanding of positioner systems used in RCS and antenna measurements

Salary Range: $117,700 - $176,500

Salary Range 2: $95,000 - $142,400

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.

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