2026 Associate I&T RF Engineer - Dulles VA
About The Position
Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you! Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate RF Engineer. This position will be located at our Space sector in Dulles, VA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Integration and Test Team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field
- Knowledge of RF fundamentals, including frequency, bandwidth, modulation, propagation, antennas, gain/loss, noise, interference, transmitters, receivers, link performance, and signal characterization.
- Experience using RF test and measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, antennas, vector network analyzers, receivers, and software-defined radios.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across RF hardware and software systems
- Comfortable performing hands-on work in a fast-paced environment
- Work effectively with engineers, test personnel, technicians, program managers, Government leads, and cross-functional technical teams.
- Willing and able to work flexible shifts to include 2nd and 3rd shifts occasionally
- Able to travel in and out of the country
- Willing and able to obtain DOD security clearance including a polygraph.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Nice To Haves
- Fundamental knowledge of RF, microwave, or electronic systems engineering.
- Experience reading RF test procedures for engineering or production environments
- Experience with Python, C++, Matlab, or Labview programming.
- Experience with hands-on troubleshooting of RF/communications hardware
Responsibilities
- Assist lead engineers in testing of RF for spacecraft satellite systems
- Use electronics test equipment to evaluate system performance, and troubleshoot operation issues.
- Configure, operate, and troubleshoot RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, receivers, software-defined radios, antennas, vector network analyzers, data acquisition systems, and related instrumentation.
- Evaluate RF system performance against defined test requirements
- Identify test limitations, data gaps, anomalies, instrumentation issues, and equipment problems
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
