Staff RF Hardware Subsystem Integration and Test Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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
is seeking Staff RF Hardware Subsystem Integration and Test
Engineers Typical Roles and Responsibilities include: The qualified
candidate will lead a diverse and talented team of engineers in
hardware integration and test at the Subsystems level. Staff
engineers should have a demonstrated ability in technical and team
leadership overseeing engineers with experience at least at the Sr.
Principal level. Responsibilities may include subsystem analysis
including hardware from RF to digits, performance modeling, support
for performance testing, and more. Work will be performed under
consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and
objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. This role is
contingent upon having a current Active Secret Clearance and future
ability to achieve a SAP Clearance. Basic Qualifications: Must have
a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 12
years of experience in the areas described in the job description
or 10 years of experience with a Masters Degree and/or 8 years of
experience with a Ph. D. US Citizenship is required Current Active
Secret Clearance Exhibit proficiency in near field or compact
antenna test ranges on tasks including antenna range integration,
test, data collection, data analysis, and system integration
Exhibit proficiency with RF test equipment including network
analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Ability to develop highly novel solutions to a broad variety of
RF/Microwave design and test related problems of complex difficulty
which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Established subject matter expertise in numerous areas of
RF/Microwave discipline including but not limited to: Antenna, RF
performance analysis, RF test verification, and production test
support Exhibit proficiency in electrical and mechanical
troubleshooting Exhibit proficiency in software scripting and
debugging in MATLAB, Visual Basic, and C++ Exhibit general aptitude
in antenna range scheduling, staffing, technical team leadership,
requirements, prioritization, time management, team building, work
dissemination, planning, and early identification of issues Ability
to design, implement, install and maintain electrical systems
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to obtain a SAP Clearance Expert
user of both near-field and compact antenna test ranges Expert user
of NSI-MI Technology antenna range test systems Expert user of
MATLAB for post-processing antenna range test data Primary Level
Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00 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.
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