RF Microwave Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Buffalo, NY

21d

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks an RF Microwave Design Engineer in the Amherst Systems business unit within the Navigation, Targeting, and Survivability division. The RF Electronics Engineering organization located in Buffalo, NY researches, designs, builds, and tests a variety of electronic components and systems used in the development, test, validation, and training of Electronic Warfare hardware, software, and personnel to ensure the safety and success of the warfighter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other STEM degree field and 2 years of related engineering experience
Knowledge on RF test equipment such as PNAs, Spectrum Analyzers and Power Meters.
Knowledge of simulation and design software.
U.S. citizenship
Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance. Secret clearance is not required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Hands on experience on RF test equipment such as PNAs, Spectrum Analyzers and Power Meters.
Ability to use engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB, ADS, HFSS and GENESYS.
Active U.S. DOD Secret Clearance.
Master’s degree in engineering, Business Management, Engineering Leadership, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Support RF leads in various projects.
Run basic simulations using software tools.
Read and understand RF schematics, source control drawings, and block diagrams.
Continuously learn and grow in the areas of test equipment and troubleshooting.
Work under general supervision and contribute to the completion of assigned technical tasks.