ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE Required-Staff RF Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Capabilities division is leading the development of the next generation of high-performance computing. Superconducting electronics forms the core of our technology, with a focus on energy-efficient computation using our patented superconducting digital logic technology, Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL). On a gate-for-gate basis, RQL consumes orders of magnitude less power than CMOS while running at significantly higher clock speeds.The Advanced Capabilities division is seeking experienced RF Engineers to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.How you will contribute to the Mission:Designing, modeling, and verifying RF, microwave, and mixed signal subsystem assembliesSupport verification efforts for RF, Analog, and Digital hardware designsCollaborating with peer functions such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Test, and IC design EngineersDeriving and trading requirements with subsystem engineers and component level designersWorking directly with component level design peers developing custom RF integrated circuit designs to meet assembly-level requirementsThis position will serve on-site in Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD.This position will be filled at the Staff RF Engineer level based on the qualification below.Basic Qualifications for the RF Engineer Level:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree and 14 years of relevant work experience required. Master's degree and 12 years of experienceWorking knowledge of an EM simulation tool (HFSS, CST Studio, Sonnet, ADS, HSPICE, SI-Wave, Sigrity)Experience working with software programing languagesPrior experience working with electronics, mechanical requirements, and schematic drawingsHands on experience utilizing test instrumentation such and power supplies, network analyzers, Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, High speed digital IOMust have an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI with Poly Security ClearanceUS Citizenship is a requirementPreferred Qualifications:Well versed in working with Ansys HFSS modeling for RF packaging effectsExperience with spectrum and network analyzer techniques for EMC measurementsPrior experience with packaging technologies (e.g. ceramic and laminate chip-level packages, printed circuit boards, interposers, wire bonding, etc.)Experience with Cryogenic test stands, superconductivity and mechanical CTE#NGMCENG Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $236,300.00The 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.SummaryLocation: United States-Maryland-Linthicum; United States-Maryland-Annapolis JunctionType: Full time