Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer or RF Microwave Design Engineer

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer or RF Microwave Design Engineer for our location in Plymouth, MN.

Designs, develops, tests radio frequency (RF) and/or microwave systems architecture, components, circuits, or products. Includes antenna design, both reflector and array systems, frequency synthesizers, transmitters and receivers. General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks. Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision. Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.

Candidates should have demonstrated capabilities in the following areas:

Qualifications

Basic Principal

Understanding of Transmission line theory and how to design transmission lines based on substrate dielectric constant and thickness for complex PCB development

Understanding of relative permeability, relative permittivity, dielectric loss tangent, magnetic loss tangent, and their impact on electromagnetics

Familiarity and can utilize Network analyzers, Signal analyzers, power meters, and other RF test gear to evaluate and test for design requirements

Familiarity and can evaluate datasheets for RF circuit components such as passives, mixers, couplers, Power Amps, LNA s, synthesizers, and switch s to meet performance specifications.

Understand how to navigate/read Smith Chart

Understanding of S-parameters and how to capture them using Vector Network Analyzer

Willing to learn complex RF simulation design tools

A strong curiosity and drive to learn RF design principles and techniques.

Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Principal

Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, ADS, COMSOL, XFDTD, or other

Experience/knowledge on Electromagnetic Environments Effects and mitigation

Familiarity and experience with:

Test and debugging of RF circuits

RADAR principles and RF Hardware design

RF Communications Transceiver Design

System level design for optimized SNR

Antenna design principles

Schematic capture, layout, and simulation for circuit board development

Link Budget analysis

Digital modulation and coding

High density, integrated packaging such as RFIC s, MCM s, and SiP s

Mil-STD s, E3, EMI, EMC

Basic Engineer

BS in Electrical Engineering with 2 years of experience, MS with 0 years of experience

Understanding of Transmission line theory and how to design transmission lines based on substrate dielectric constant and thickness for complex PCB development

Understanding of relative permeability, relative permittivity, dielectric loss tangent, magnetic loss tangent, and their impact on electromagnetics

Familiarity and can utilize Network analyzers, Signal analyzers, power meters, and other RF test gear to evaluate and test for design requirements

Familiarity and can evaluate datasheets for RF circuit components such as passives, mixers, couplers, Power Amps, LNA s, synthesizers, and switch s to meet performance specifications.

Understand how to navigate/read Smith Chart

Understanding of S-parameters and how to capture them using Vector Network Analyzer

Willing to learn complex RF simulation design tools

A strong curiosity and drive to learn RF design principles and techniques.

Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Engineer

Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, ADS, COMSOL, XFDTD, or other

Experience/knowledge on Electromagnetic Environments Effects and mitigation

Familiarity and experience with:

Test and debugging of RF circuits

RADAR principles and RF Hardware design

RF Communications Transceiver Design

System level design for optimized SNR

Antenna design principles

Schematic capture, layout, and simulation for circuit board development

Link Budget analysis

Digital modulation and coding

High density, integrated packaging such as RFIC s, MCM s, and SiP s

Mil-STD s, E3, EMI, EMC

Salary Range: $78, - $118,000.00Salary Range 2: $96, - $145,

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to basepay. 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. 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 .

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 . Citizenship is required for most positions.