RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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's Aeronautics Systems sector currently has an opening for an Engineer RF Microwave Design/Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Hopkinton, Massachusetts facility.

Position Description

This position will require an individual comfortable with working in a small team environment with a significant amount of autonomy and associated accountability, covering the full life cycle of projects from inception through production.  Given the small team environment, a willingness to assume multiple roles and responsibilities is required, supporting RF design, mechanical design, design for manufacturability, proposal support, and business development.  The position will be a direct report to the local site manager and have the ability to directly influence the further development of the business. The ability to be hands-on, to work through others, to engage in leadership, and assist in customer development is emphasized.  Applicants must demonstrate prior working experience in the aerospace industry and substantiate prior project leadership and/or systems engineering experience.

Northrop Grumman's Hopkinton MA facility is engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of antenna and passive microwave components for EW aerospace applications and associated OEM’s.  We have a strong cultural focus on design for manufacturability and therefore have our manufacturing and engineering resources co-located within the facility.  In addition to our in-house machining, assembly, and quality capabilities, our test department has two antenna ranges. One is a far field range, and the other is a near field 8’x8’ scanning range. The test department also has multiple PNAs giving us measurement capability to 50GHz on site.  Design development and manufacturing use industry standard software packages which are readily available. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Professional for a position in our Antenna and Passive Component Engineering group to help us further grow our capabilities and business base.  You will be working with our internal team as well as our customer developing solution paths and insuring the successful implementation with regards to technical performance, schedule and budget.

A successful candidate will have:

Commitment to Quality and customer serviceWillingness to work cooperatively in a teamExperience fostering and leading in a culture of continuous improvementExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work across multiple projects and follow through to completion

This position may be filled at an Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Engineer (Level 3) based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Requirements:

Engineer RF Microwave Design (Level 2)

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience; or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experienceAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security ClearanceRelevant experience in aerospace industry, with design experience in antenna apertures and passive RF componentsDemonstrated ability to develop product designs independently, and verify those designs through prototype fabrication and testingProject LeadershipProficient in MS Office suite including Microsoft Project

Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design (Level 3)

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience; or a PhD and 1 year of related experienceAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security ClearanceRelevant experience in aerospace industry, with design experience in antenna apertures and passive RF components.Demonstrated ability to develop product designs independently, and verify those designs through prototype fabrication and testingProject LeadershipProficient in MS Office suite including Microsoft Project

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret Security ClearanceBachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science, or PhDWorking experience with the test and measurement of antenna and RF passive components, utilizing Orbit FR 959 far field and scanning range test equipment such as a vector network analyzer (VNA)Solid background in electromagneticsHigh Power RF component design, Waveguide and CoaxialBroad band component designExperience with HFSSUnderstanding of aluminum dip-braze process and its implication for designUnderstanding of geometric toleranceAbility to use Solid WorksFamiliarity with MRP systemsGeneral AS9100 quality system requirements 

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Salary Range 2: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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.

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 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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.