Northrop Grumman Australia · 2 months ago
Staff Electronic Warfare / Radio Frequency Systems Engineer
United States-Maryland-Baltimore
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $245K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technology and innovation, seeking a Staff Electronic Warfare / Radio Frequency Systems Engineer to join their Airborne Multifunction Systems organization. The role involves developing and fielding Electronic Surveillance and Electronic Attack systems, engaging in system lifecycle activities, and leading a team of engineers to ensure successful project execution.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Technical leader of experience and entry-level team of systems and software engineers
Key external Electronic Warfare SME with authority to approve technical work products and present at major reviews
Responsible for performance compliant design of Electronic Warfare algorithms on next generation multifunction RF sensor
Responsible for novel solutions amid implementation constraints such as system interfaces, real time digital resource management, hardware limitations
Responsible for maturation and verification in digital simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments, including authorship to test requirements
Apply strong systems engineering knowledge to various projects
Engage in System Architecture and Concept Development to establish clear project frameworks
Conduct Candidate Technology Trade Studies to evaluate potential solutions
Develop and derive requirements to ensure project specifications align with objectives
Collaborate on Algorithm Development for system functionality and efficiency
Perform Performance Analysis to assess system capabilities and effectiveness
Execute Data Analysis to derive insights and inform decision-making
Work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams, including hardware, software, and firmware engineers
Encourage innovation by identifying improvements and creatively solving problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, master's degree with 10 years of experience or Ph.D. with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
U.S Citizenship is required
A current / active DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
6 years of experience in RF/EW applications, including developing and applying models in Matlab, Python, and/or C/C++, along with experience in tracking and algorithm development
6 years of experience in developing and implementing novel systems
4 years of experience in RF, Electronic Support (ES), and/or Electronic Attack (EA) applications
2 years of experience in a technical leadership role related to RF/EW systems, with a focus on successfully delivering systems to customers
Preferred
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields
A current / active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher
Experience with mentoring colleagues, resulting in improved performance
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams across geographically dispersed locations
Familiarity with 1 or more RF sensing modalities and their applications
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Life and disability insurance
Company paid holidays
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase