Northrop Grumman · 22 hours ago
Principal/Senior Principal Engineer RF Microwave Design - R10218557-39
Winters, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $171K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking a Principal/Senior Principal MMIC Design Engineer to support their Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit product development. The role involves designing innovative RF products and collaborating with a small team to handle the full life cycle of projects from inception through production.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Technical lead role for MMIC product development
MMIC design using linear and nonlinear models and 2.5D and 3D electromagnetic simulators
Develop Power Amplifier (PA), Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), Mixer, Multiplier, and Switch reference designs for sampling to customers
Execute verification test analysis and present results to the external customer
Provide technical input for product datasheets
Support product through critical lifecycle stages including concept/feasibility, development, qualification, and production
An ability to solve dynamic technical problems with minimal oversite
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience; or a PhD and 1 year of related experience
MMIC or circuit design experience
Keysight ADS or Cadence AWR experience
US citizenship is required
Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience; or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience; or a PhD and 4 year of related experience
MMIC or circuit design experience
Keysight ADS or Cadence AWR experience
US citizenship is required
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to develop product designs independently, and verify those designs through prototype fabrication and testing
Design and simulation experience with a proven record of successful tape-outs
Microwave engineering background; understanding of s-parameters and impedance matching techniques
2D and 3D Electromagnetic modeling background with commercial tools such as ANSYS, Momentum, Sonnet, etc
Experience debugging and validating simulations in the above tools
An understanding of HEMT device modelling
An understanding of calibration techniques
Experience with SKILL or Python is a plus
Broadband component design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
401K matching program
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Recent News
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