RF Microwave Design Engineer - Level 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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 u2014 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 Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a RF Microwave Design Eng - Level 5 to serve as Hardware Team Lead and join our team at our facility in Englewood, Colorado. Responsibilities + Lead architecture, design, integration, and deployment of largeu2011scale SATCOM ground systems supporting MEOu2011tracking ground stations. + Serve as mission engineer for endu2011tou2011end datau2011flow solutions (RF processing, A/D conversion, demod, deu2011crypt, networking configuration, crossu2011domain handling) and ensure compliance with downu2011link, transmit, spacecraft custody, and datau2011processing requirements. + Support and advise crossu2011functional teams of engineers across microwave/RF, HPC, precision timing, IT/networking, and civilu2011construction disciplines; coordinate with antenna manufacturers, spaceu2011craft providers, and vendor partners. + Oversee procurement, integration, and testing of antennas, modulation/demodulation subsystems, server/storage/computing platforms. + Control budgets and cost accounts for material procurement and programu2011wide hardware baselines. + Develop detailed requirement specifications, source subcontract agreements, and manage subcontractor performance for hardware and civilu2011construction deliverables. + Provide technical leadership for software/hardware development on platforms such as Kratos Compass C2, RT Logic wideu2011band processors, ViaSat modems, and RedHat/Windows OS environments. + Maintain vendor relationships, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation using MBSEu2011SysML, Agile/Jira, and other systemsu2011engineering methodologies. Basic Qualifications: + Bacheloru2019s degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience u2013 OR u2013 Masteru2019s degree with 10 years of relevant experience u2013 OR u2013 PhD with 8 years of relevant experience + Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret or higher security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI + Handsu2011on experience designing, integrating, and testing realu2011time computeru2011inu2011theu2011loop (RTCIL) and hardwareu2011inu2011theu2011loop (HWIL) laboratories. + Design and integration of SATCOM ground terminals, RFu2011overu2011Fiber, highu2011power transmitters, and phasedu2011array antennas. + Strong background in server, storage, and network technologies (NetApp NAS, X86 virtualized servers). + Certifications: CompTIA Security Preferred Qualifications: + 10+years in satellite ground systems architecture, largeu2011scale IT project management, and hardware integration for DoD/IC programs. + Direct leadership of multiu2011site SATCOM installations and experience delivering to secure USG facilities. + Demonstrated success managing large hardware baselines and procurement for programs + Handsu2011on experience with airborne/ground C2 systems (Kratos Compass, RT Logic, ViaSat). + Experience with civilu2011construction coordination for medium to large installations. + Knowledge of RF performance metrics (G/T, tracking performance, axial ratio, phase variation) and EMI/RFI shielding requirements. + Proficiency with MBSE (SysML) and Agile development tools (Jira). Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 The 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Created: 2026-04-09