Engineer/Principal Engineer Digital-RF Subsystems I&T

Description

Northrop Grumman Missions Systems in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking Digital-RF subsystems integration and test engineers for individual contributor roles supporting subsystem development, controls integration, and verification activities. This role is focused on digital and RF subsystem integration and test with a strong emphasis on controls integration spanning FPGA and embedded software implementation on system-on-chip FPGA platforms. Work is performed with general direction from technical leads while exercising sound engineering judgment in executing assigned objectives and solving technical problems. The qualified candidates will work with a diverse and talented team of engineers developing innovative and cost-effective systems that support a broad range of products and business areas across the lifecycle of a program. Applicants should possess the ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Responsibilities

• Integration of Digital-RF subsystem hardware and representative lab test environments
• Integration of new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art facility
• Software development for automating test processes, controls verification, and data analysis
• Troubleshooting digital, embedded software, FPGA, and RF issues during subsystem integration and test
• Analyzing test data and identifying early trends
• Supporting program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
• Collaborating with design engineering for hardware, controls, firmware, embedded software, and test improvements
• Subsystem analysis including digital architecture, signal paths, and hardware interfaces from RF front end through digital processing
• Support for performance testing, requirements verification, and more

Required Qualifications

Engineer Digital-RF Subsystems Integration & Test:

• Must hold a Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 2 years of experience in the areas described, or Master's Degree with 0 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering analysis tools
• Experience with digital and/or RF subsystem integration and test or design
• Experience supporting hardware bring-up, verification, or troubleshooting activities

Principal Digital-RF Subsystems Integration & Test Engineer:

• Must hold a Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 5 years of experience in the areas described, or Master's Degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 0 years of experience. An additional 4 years' experience is acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering analysis tools
• Experience with digital and/or RF subsystem integration and test or design
• Experience supporting hardware bring-up, verification, or troubleshooting activities
• Experience integrating or troubleshooting FPGA, embedded software, or system-on-chip FPGA-based hardware

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance
• SAP clearance
• Strong knowledge of setting up lab, system integration, and Digital-RF hardware test environments
• Control architectures and controls integration for hardware with firmware, embedded software, and system-on-chip FPGAs
• Knowledge of RF and antenna theory, including RF performance analysis
• Python
• VHDL/Verilog
• C/C++
• Test development experience for lab test environments and subsystem hardware
• Experience troubleshooting digital-RF subsystems
• Understanding of digital signal processing chains
• Experience working with and supporting engineers across firmware, software, power, and RF test teams

Skills

• Digital-RF subsystem integration, test, and system integration
• System-on-chip FPGA integration and bring-up
• Embedded software and controls integration for hardware platforms
• Development and verification of subsystem controls across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries
• Highly integrated digital-RF subsystems and antenna hardware for active electronically scanned array (AESA) systems
• Electronic warfare, radar, communications, or related mission-system principles and their system applications
• Creating test support applications and tools using MATLAB, Python, or similar technical computing tools
• Conducting Test Readiness Reviews and/or Design Readiness Reviews
• Concept of operations development for integration and test activities
• Executing subsystem and system level testing – both in engineering development and manufacturing environments

Pay

• Primary Level Salary Range: $96,300.00 - $144,500.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00

Additional Information

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time. These roles are contingent upon candidates having a current, active government Secret Clearance and are contingent upon Program Award.