Northrop Grumman
StaffRFElectronicSystemsEngineer
“Staff RF Electronic Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman. Skills: RF Electronic Systems, Software-defined radios, IP Networking, Antenna Systems. Integrate antenna systems. Troubleshoot antenna systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize product performance
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
Clearance required, SCI clearance, Travel 10% of the Time, Willing to travel up to 25%, Willingness to work off-shift hours, Willingness to work 24/7 shifts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelors-STEM, 10 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters-STEM, 8 Years of relevant experience with a completed PhD-STEM, Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application, Willing to take a Full Scope Polygraph, Willing to travel up to 25%, Willingness to work off-shift hours, Expertise in software-defined radios and modems, Understanding of IP networking principles, Experience troubleshooting network issues, Knowledge of basic antenna design, Proficient in RF simulation tools, Proficient in networking software
Nice to Have
Current Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph, Understanding of radio frequency principles, Understanding of antenna design, Experience in configuring network devices, Experience managing network devices, Basic understanding of virtual machines, Basic understanding of Linux commands, Hands-on experience with RF testing equipment, Hands-on experience with lab setups
What You'll Do.
Integrate antenna systems
Troubleshoot antenna systems
Maintain antenna systems
Integrate RF processing chains
Troubleshoot RF processing chains
Maintain RF processing chains
Operate RF components
Maintain RF components
Operate software-defined radios
Maintain software-defined radios
Define system architecture
Ensure seamless integration
Enhance performance of RF communications
Enhance reliability of RF communications
Troubleshoot network configurations
Troubleshoot connectivity issues
Integrate new hardware components
Deliver automated processes
Predict system performance
Identify enhancements
Maintain documentation of designs
Maintain documentation of specifications
Maintain documentation of network configurations
Install software on virtual machines
Update software on virtual machines
Optimize software on virtual machines
Stay current with advancements
Recommend improvements
Optimize product performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with network engineering teams; Work with software developers; Collaborate with system administrators
Communication Scope
Communication skills
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