Staff Digital Receiver Exciter Engineer

Requisition ID: R Category: Engineering Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America Clearance Type: SCI Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 1 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. 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! Northrop Grumman Space Systems, PGSD is seeking an experienced engineer in the following areas: Receiver Exciter, RF/Microwave design and Digital Technology. The Staff Digital Receiver Exciter Engineer will lead the development and design of the DREX (Digital Receiver Exciter) technology working toward advanced antenna backend solutions. This position will support our Remote Sensing Program (RSP) Business Unit, located in Baltimore, MD . Responsibilities include but not limited to : The candidate should demonstrate familiarity/technical ability in one or more of the following areas: Subsystem Control Design Subsystem requirements (hardware and software) derivation, flow-down, and configuration Systems Architecture Documentation experience, generating test procedures, test reports, RF requirements, data analysis, data presentation Data Processing Measurements and Data Reduction Integrated subsystems including DREX and Antenna Hardware Subsystem integration, test, and system integration Conducting Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) Perform in-depth analysis of hardware commanding down to the register level 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. Expertise in working with receiver/exciters, conducting RF performance analysis, and implementing digital beamforming Knowledge in VHDL or Verilog/System Verilog FPGA programming language Knowledge of Digital signal processing algorithms Familiarity with FPGA design development flow Experience in integrating board designs and FPGA Digital controls within a lab environment Capability to troubleshoot hardware/production issues on the bench as needed Familiarity with RF and digital test equipment 2 years of experience leading a team Excellent communication skills and ability to present effectively to both internal and external customers Proficiency in Mixed signal Board design (RF and Digital) No clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance Secret/Top Secret or an SCI Preferred Qualifications : Active TS/SCI security clearance Experience using MATLAB Experience using Python Experience using TcL Salary Range: $157,500 - $236,300 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Created: 2024-11-05