RF/Communications Systems Engineer OR Principal RF/Communications Systems Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10071916
Category: Engineering
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: SCI
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a RF/Communications Systems Engineer OR Principal RF/Communications Systems Engineer to work in San Jose, CA.

What You'll get to Do:

In partnership with our Space Systems Sector, support architecture trades, design analysis, and performance modeling through computer simulation. Provide systems engineering support to hardware developments for air, space, and ground systems utilizing state-of-the-art antenna, RF, digital, and microelectronics technologies. Project roles span all phases of product development cycle, from new business acquisition, and IRAD/ technology development to established programs delivering integrated hardware and software systems. Systems engineering activities include system architecture design, trade studies, specification development, requirement definition and allocation, performance analysis and simulation; system modeling and simulation tool development, and support to hardware design, manufacturing, integration and test.

Some areas of focus include but not limited to:

Communication systems

RF and digital hardware design

Baseband and digital signal processing

Waveform design

Signal detection and estimation

Synchronization theory

Networking

This position may be filled as a RF/Communications Systems Engineer OR Principal RF/Communications Systems Engineer.

Basic Qualifications:

RF/Communications Systems Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2+ years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline OR Principal RF/Communications Systems Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance and must be able to obtain SCI clearance before starting

Practical working experience with system architecture design, trade studies, and performance analysis and simulation

Technical experience with supporting hardware development utilizing antenna, RF, digital, and microelectronic technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science

Completed relevant coursework in Communication Theory and Digital Signal Processing

Experience with baseband and digital signal processing, and waveform design

Possess strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills

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Salary Range: $85,000 USD - $127,400 USD
Salary Range 2: $104,600 USD - $157,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.%32886573% %%engelectric%%

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