Northrop Grumman
Principal / Sr. Principal Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency Systems Engineer -
Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Principal / Senior Principal Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency Systems Engineer - R10211162
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 to have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work—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.
At the heart of “Defining Possible” is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software‑secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.
Relocation assistance available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: 10% of the time.
What You’ll Get To Do
Support the performance‑compliant design of electronic warfare algorithms on next‑generation multifunction RF sensors.
Address novel solutions amid implementation constraints such as system interfaces, real‑time digital resource management, and hardware limitations.
Support maturation and verification in digital simulation and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments, including authorship of 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.
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency Systems Engineer.
This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.
Basic Qualifications – Principal Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields (an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
U.S. citizenship required.
Current/active DoD Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
2 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.
2 years of experience developing and implementing novel systems.
1 year of experience in RF, Electronic Support (ES), and/or Electronic Attack (EA) applications.
Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields (an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
U.S. citizenship required.
Current/active DoD Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
2 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.
2 years of experience developing and implementing novel systems.
1 year of experience in RF, Electronic Support (ES), and/or Electronic Attack (EA) applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
Current/active DoD Top Secret clearance or higher.
Familiarity with one or more RF sensing modalities and their applications.
Experience with digital signal processing.
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages growth and supports the mutual success of our people and the company. Benefits include health and savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and a 9/80 work schedule (where available).
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 other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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At the heart of “Defining Possible” is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software‑secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.
Relocation assistance available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: 10% of the time.
What You’ll Get To Do
Support the performance‑compliant design of electronic warfare algorithms on next‑generation multifunction RF sensors.
Address novel solutions amid implementation constraints such as system interfaces, real‑time digital resource management, and hardware limitations.
Support maturation and verification in digital simulation and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments, including authorship of 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.
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency Systems Engineer.
This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.
Basic Qualifications – Principal Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields (an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
U.S. citizenship required.
Current/active DoD Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
2 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.
2 years of experience developing and implementing novel systems.
1 year of experience in RF, Electronic Support (ES), and/or Electronic Attack (EA) applications.
Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields (an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
U.S. citizenship required.
Current/active DoD Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
2 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.
2 years of experience developing and implementing novel systems.
1 year of experience in RF, Electronic Support (ES), and/or Electronic Attack (EA) applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
Current/active DoD Top Secret clearance or higher.
Familiarity with one or more RF sensing modalities and their applications.
Experience with digital signal processing.
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages growth and supports the mutual success of our people and the company. Benefits include health and savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and a 9/80 work schedule (where available).
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 other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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