RESUME AND JOB
Northrop Grumman
Support the development of RF system architectures including block diagrams of hardware design concepts from system requirements, industry standards, and requirements flowed down by systems engineers. Simulate RF systems, subsystems, and circuits using industry standard simulation tools including Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS) and Cadence Microwave Office (MWO). Modeling of system level functions using Matlab or other modeling tools for analysis prior to hardware implementation. Test and troubleshoot prototype and production hardware in the lab using RF, analog, and digital test equipment. Work closely with software and hardware team in developing and testing control software for RF circuits and subsystems. Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant RF/microwave engineering experience Master's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience with Masters Candidate must have experience with RF systems Candidate should have experience testing antennas and antenna arrays including evaluating antenna parameters and patterns Experience with Electronic troubleshooting from component to assembly levels Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance Principal Level:
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 9 years of relevant RF/microwave engineering experience Master's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience with Masters A PhD degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 4 years ofdngineering experience Candidate must have experience testing antennas and/or antenna arrays Candidate must have experience with testing and evaluating antenna parameters and patterns Proven knowledge of electrical engineering design software and equipment Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance Experience in military, government, commercial aerospace industry (e.g. aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations, or commercial industrial technology companies) Experienced with the design, analysis and architecture of Passive Antenna Array systems Experience with the use of RF test equipment like spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and waveform generators Experience with cable management and cable assembly requirements for RF and fiber optic applications Experienced developing technical data packages and documentation supporting HW baselines via engineering drawings Familiarity with RF and mixed signal printed circuit board and circuit card assembly level design Familiarity with RF budgeting, frequency planning, RF chain analysis and modeling, schematic capture, electromagnetic simulation, signal integrity analysis
125,000 - 185,000 USD / yearly
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* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
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Northrop Grumman
Support the development of RF system architectures including block diagrams of hardware design concepts from system requirements, industry standards, and requirements flowed down by systems engineers. Simulate RF systems, subsystems, and circuits using industry standard simulation tools including Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS) and Cadence Microwave Office (MWO). Modeling of system level functions using Matlab or other modeling tools for analysis prior to hardware implementation. Test and troubleshoot prototype and production hardware in the lab using RF, analog, and digital test equipment. Work closely with software and hardware team in developing and testing control software for RF circuits and subsystems. Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant RF/microwave engineering experience Master's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience with Masters Candidate must have experience with RF systems Candidate should have experience testing antennas and antenna arrays including evaluating antenna parameters and patterns Experience with Electronic troubleshooting from component to assembly levels Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance Principal Level:
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 9 years of relevant RF/microwave engineering experience Master's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience with Masters A PhD degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 4 years ofdngineering experience Candidate must have experience testing antennas and/or antenna arrays Candidate must have experience with testing and evaluating antenna parameters and patterns Proven knowledge of electrical engineering design software and equipment Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance Experience in military, government, commercial aerospace industry (e.g. aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations, or commercial industrial technology companies) Experienced with the design, analysis and architecture of Passive Antenna Array systems Experience with the use of RF test equipment like spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and waveform generators Experience with cable management and cable assembly requirements for RF and fiber optic applications Experienced developing technical data packages and documentation supporting HW baselines via engineering drawings Familiarity with RF and mixed signal printed circuit board and circuit card assembly level design Familiarity with RF budgeting, frequency planning, RF chain analysis and modeling, schematic capture, electromagnetic simulation, signal integrity analysis
125,000 - 185,000 USD / yearly
Source: rule based estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
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