RF Payloads and Technologies NG Fellow

Northrop Grumman•Manhattan Beach, CA

3d•$219,300 - $328,900•Onsite

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 SSSD is seeking an RF Payloads and Technologies Fellow 1 to join our talented team in Manhattan Beach, CA. The selected individual will play an instrumental role in developing, evolving, and leading RF payloads and technologies for the space sector. Northrop Grumman Fellows provide technical, intellectual, and business leadership contributing to the advancement of critical program execution and capture goals. The selected candidate will drive strategy for a broad set of technical initiatives and be empowered to make decisions that significantly impact annual operating plans (AOP), long-range strategic plan (LRSP) outcomes, and our technology roadmap. The selected candidate will possess the skills, drive, and judgment to successfully engage with senior leaders and technologists across the company and customer community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 20+ years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 18+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 15+ years of engineering experience
5 years of demonstrated success leading advanced RF payload or technology development
Demonstrated success capturing new business through innovative RF payload architecture or design
Experience interfacing with USG customers on RF technology shaping
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and prior to start date OR Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Additionally, the candidate must have the willingness and ability to be cleared to SAPs/PARs within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Nice To Haves

M.S. or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Expertise across multiple RF products and technologies (e.g. phased arrays, antenna products, RF SoC design, RF switch units, low noise front end packaging, and high sensitivity RF conditioning electronics)
Expertise in near-field/far-field antenna testing
Expertise with sub-class A and/or rapid development missions
Prior service as a technical liaison with NASA, U.S. Government, or other relevant national laboratory programs
Strong publication/patent record in RF products and/or technologies
Active SAPs/PARs

Responsibilities

Serve as the enterprise authority and go-to expert RF products and technologies including phased arrays, antenna products, RF systems-on-chip, RF switch units, low noise front end packaging, and high sensitivity RF conditioning electronics
Attract new business and open new market opportunities through development of best-value architectures and solutions that blend technical superiority, speed of execution, and affordability
Develop product and technology roadmaps to provide discriminating capabilities and close capability gaps
Drive sector-wide strategy for advanced packaging, technology investments, and manufacturing paradigm shifts for RF payloads
Conduct complex technical analyses and trades for RF devices, units, subsystems, and payloads that synthesize many factors, balance conflicting constraints, and drive high-stakes outcomes
Develops or creatively applies new engineering/scientific concepts, often resulting in patents or innovative practices
Enhance performance and customer satisfaction on currently executing programs through resolution of critical issues, cross-domain problem-solving, and impactful technical contributions
Provide decisive technical leadership during proposals, non-advocate reviews, independent review teams, and root cause investigations
Exercise independent technical judgment on technical rigor versus practicality, determine acceptable risk posture on technology decisions, and drive mitigation strategies early in the product or technology lifecycle
Develop strategic external-facing relationships with customers, academia, research institutions, suppliers, and industry partners to promote technical excellence and shape solutions that address mission needs
Construct a foundation of knowledge through leadership, team building, mentorship, and knowledge transfer