Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer (Electrical Engineering)

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

1d•$87,600 - $163,200•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. As part of the Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) organization, you will help develop and mature forward-leaning Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) solutions and products. You will work in a dynamic, innovative environment and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create capabilities that meet customer needs and provide a competitive edge. You will join our Radio Frequency (RF) SEIT group within Central Region Engineering in Rolling Meadows, IL, supporting a leading global provider of advanced, secure, and agile software-defined systems. Our state-of-the-art RFEW systems are designed to protect U.S. and Allied warfighters in present and future conflicts. In this role, you will develop and test RF and digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms, build and validate complex models and simulations, and support integration of these algorithms into prototype systems for lab and field demonstrations, often under aggressive timelines. You will primarily use MATLAB and HFSS for algorithm development and electromagnetic modeling, with C/C++ used to support implementation and integration activities. Strong technical communication and documentation skills are essential.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical degree with 2+ years of Related experience or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field
Demonstrated experience in digital signal processing
Hands-on experience with MATLAB for modeling, simulation, or algorithm development.
Demonstrated experience creating and delivering technical presentations.
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain at least a Secret clearance with additional customer-specified access prior to start date as required.

Nice To Haves

BS with 5+ years, MS with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ years; degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field.
Strong background in physics and mathematics (e.g., electromagnetics, signals and systems, probability/statistics).
Academic or industry experience in one or more of the following areas: Computational electromagnetics or wave theory, RF propagation modeling, Antenna design and characterization, RF chain analysis and modeling, Embedded software design and test, Anechoic chamber measurement experience
Experience with HFSS (or similar full-wave EM simulation tools) for RF/antenna modeling and analysis.
Familiarity with C/C++ for algorithm implementation or integration.
Experience applying RF/DSP algorithms and EM simulations in laboratory or field-test environments.
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test RF/DSP algorithms for RFEW applications using MATLAB.
Develop, validate, and maintain HFSS models and simulations for RF propagation, antenna performance, and RF signal chains.
Analyze system and subsystem performance and support trade studies to optimize system architectures and algorithms.
Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and software teams to integrate algorithms and HFSS-derived designs into prototype hardware and software systems.
Prepare and deliver clear technical presentations and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.