Staff Antenna Engineer Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Space Systems Payload and Ground Systems Division is seeking a Staff RF Engineer Lead to oversee and the lead the technical team in a high-volume ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) production program. As the lead, you will oversee and direct the technical team through different stages of the system build & test from electronics assembly, payload level, and space vehicle level.

The Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) within Northrop Grumman Space Systems 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!

This position will support our Remote Sensing Program (RSP) Business Unit, located in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Knowledge/Familiarity of active ESA technology and associated electronics

• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills in working with a variety of stakeholders including customers, program directors, and technical team members

• Demonstrated ability in leading a multi-disciplinary team through FRBs (Failure Review Boards), ARB’s (Anomaly Review Boards), ERB’s (Engineering Review Boards), and CCB’s (Configuration Control Boards)

• Presenting to both internal and external customers

• Ability to troubleshoot flight hardware and test sets in conjunction with systems engineers and SME (Subject Matter Experts).

• Demonstrating ability to make decisive call on program path forward and be able to present a solution path

• Team player who can lead and complete tasks as well as delegate as needed

• Continuous improvements on process and test plans based on requirement updates and as-measured data review

• Familiarity or able to learn SAP System and Manufacturing process

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree STEM degree or related discipline with 12 years of experience, 10 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 7 years of experience with a Ph.D.

• Knowledge of space program integration and testing including flight hardware performance testing, functional testing, and environmental testing as well as the associated test sets and test software

• Familiarity/Knowledge with ESA’s, Receiver/Exciters, Modules, Antenna Systems

• Capability to troubleshoot hardware/production issues from bench to system level, and familiarity with test equipment

• Excellent communication skills and ability to present effectively to both internal and external customers

• Familiarity/Knowledge in Mixed signal Technology (RF, Digital, Controls)

• Minimum 2 years of experience leading a team

• No clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret with a SCI

• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Familiarity or able to learn SAP System and Manufacturing process

• Experience using MATLAB, TCL, and Python

Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00

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.