Principal Engineer/Sr. Principal Engineer Digital-RF Subsystems I&T Lead

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

7d • $119,600 - $223,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Missions Systems' AMS E&S organization is seeking experienced digital and RF subsystem integration and test engineers and technical leads in Baltimore, Maryland. The role focuses on digital receiver/exciter and related digital-RF subsystem integration, subsystem control design, and architecture. Work is performed without appreciable direction, with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and regular use of ingenuity and creativity to develop solutions to complex problems.

The successful candidate will work with a diverse engineering team developing cost-effective systems across product and program lifecycles. The position involves integrating and testing digital-RF subsystems, analyzing results, troubleshooting hardware and RF issues, and collaborating with design engineering and program teams. The role is contingent upon program award and requires a current, active government Secret clearance. Candidates may be considered at Principal Engineer level 3 or Sr. Principal Engineer level 4, based on qualifications.

Requirements

• Must hold a Secret or Top Secret security clearance; the role requires a current, active government Secret clearance.
• Principal level: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 3 years; or a PhD and 0 years. An additional 4 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Sr. Principal level: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 6 years; or a PhD and 4 years. An additional 4 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using MATLAB or similar engineering analysis tools; strong experience is required for the Sr. Principal level.
• Experience with digital and/or RF subsystem integration and test.
• Experience setting up and testing hardware in a laboratory or benchtop environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Nice To Haves

• TS/SCI clearance.
• SAP clearance.
• Strong knowledge of setting up laboratory, system integration, and digital-RF hardware test environments.
• Knowledge of control architectures and control design/integration for hardware with firmware, embedded software, and ASICs.
• Knowledge of RF and antenna theory, including RF performance analysis.
• Python experience.
• VHDL/Verilog experience.
• C++ experience.
• Test development experience for laboratory test environments and subsystem hardware.
• Experience troubleshooting digital-RF subsystems.
• Understanding of digital signal processing chains.
• Experience working with and supporting engineers across firmware, software, power, and RF test teams.
• Experience with digital-RF subsystem integration, test, and system integration.
• Experience with system-on-chip FPGA and/or front-end software design.
• Experience with highly integrated digital-RF subsystems, antenna hardware, and receiver/exciter hardware for AESA systems.
• Experience developing and verifying complex front-end and subsystem controls across systems.
• Knowledge of electronic warfare, radar, or related mission-system principles and their system applications.
• Experience deriving, flowing down, and configuring subsystem hardware and digital requirements.
• Experience creating test support applications and tools using MATLAB or similar technical computing tools.

Responsibilities

• Integrate digital receiver/exciter hardware and representative laboratory test environments.
• Integrate new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Develop software to automate test processes and data analysis.
• Troubleshoot digital and RF issues during testing of advanced antenna systems and system-on-chip designs.
• Analyze test data and identify early trends.
• Support program meetings to develop root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design engineering on hardware, controls, and test improvements.
• Analyze subsystem digital architecture, signal paths, and hardware interfaces from the RF front end through digital processing.
• Support performance testing, requirements verification, and related activities.
• Perform subsystem and system-level testing in engineering development and manufacturing environments.
• Conduct Test Readiness Reviews and/or Design Readiness Reviews, as applicable.
• Develop concepts of operations for integration and test activities, as applicable.
• At the Sr. Principal level, delegate and assign tasks and provide technical oversight for junior engineers.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal