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RF Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Virginia-Stafford
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph 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. I Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems division is seeking a RF Systems Engineer to join our Whisper program team in Stafford, Virginia. The Whisper program focuses on a sophisticated antenna-based RF transmission and receiving network platform, utilizing command and control software to manage multiple systems globally. Responsibilities: Support Operations and Maintenance Provide technical support on large antenna platforms and associated equipment in the generation of Radio Frequency (RF) signals and communications systems Provide systems engineering support for the lifecycle management of RF signal transmission and receiving systems Ensure system-level drawings and documents are accurate and up to date Analyze problems with existing equipment, design and implement corrective actions and modifications Evaluate customer requirements, determine existing system capability to meet requirements and define, design, develop and implement system changes to meet requirements that are not met by the existing system RF test methods Troubleshoot equipment problems, isolating causes and taking proper action to resolve problems Perform corrective maintenance and integrate approved equipment modifications into the existing customer baseline Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), recapitalization efforts from system requirements, cost and schedule to the development, integration, and testing of replacement systems Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 5 years of exp or a master's degree with 3 years of exp; or High School diploma / Equivalent with 9 years of exp may be accepted in lieu of degree - Electronics experience such as: Navy Electronic Tech 1400 series, [ET] or Army 35T or Air Force AFSC 1D7X1R RF Transmissions Systems - Ability to climb ladders and use personnel lifts for heights to approximately 50 feet (using approved fall protection equipment), ascend and descend ~60 feet of stairs - Ability to install and uninstall (lift) devices weighing 50 pounds - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical writing skills - Valid driver’s license - Shift – 1st shift with rotating weekend supports (~every 14 weeks) - travel up to 15% -Obtain a Favorable SECNAV 5512 for visitor base access - Use and operate test equipment to include - spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, power meter, signal generator, pulse generator, multi-meter or Digital Volt Meter (DVM), fiber optic testers - Ability to obtain a TS SCI CI Poly Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - RF engineering and technologies - Microwave engineering and technologies - AutoCAD software - Presenting technical and management level briefings - Developing test methods to characterize signals and performance - Operating RF test equipment Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 The