• RF Microwave Design Engineer

    Northrop Grumman (Buffalo, NY)


    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

     

    CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

     

    TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

    Description

    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.

    Roles & 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.

    Basic Qualifications:

    • 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.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 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.

     

    Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

     

    The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

     

    Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

     

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

     

    Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.