Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Capabilities division is leading the development of the next generation of high-performance computing. Superconducting electronics forms the core of our technology, with a focus on energy-efficient computation using our patented superconducting digital logic technology, Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL). On a gate-for-gate basis, RQL consumes orders of magnitude less power than CMOS while running at significantly higher clock speeds.

The Advanced Capabilities division is seeking experienced RF Engineers to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.

How you will contribute to the Mission:

• Designing, modeling, and verifying RF, microwave, and mixed signal subsystem assemblies

• Support verification efforts for RF, Analog, and Digital hardware designs

• Collaborating with peer functions such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Test, and IC design Engineers

• Deriving and trading requirements with subsystem engineers and component level designers

• Working directly with component level design peers developing custom RF integrated circuit designs to meet assembly-level requirements

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD.

Basic Qualifications for the RF Engineer Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree and 12 years of relevant work experience required. Master's degree and 10 years of experience

• Working knowledge of an EM simulation tool (HFSS, CST Studio, Sonnet, ADS, HSPICE, SI-Wave, Sigrity)

• Experience working with software programing languages

• Prior experience working with electronics, mechanical requirements, and schematic drawings

• Hands on experience utilizing test instrumentation such and power supplies, network analyzers, Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, High speed digital IO

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI with Poly Security Clearance

• US Citizenship is a requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Well versed in working with Ansys HFSS modeling for RF packaging effects

• Experience with spectrum and network analyzer techniques for EMC measurements

• Prior experience with packaging technologies (e.g. ceramic and laminate chip-level packages, printed circuit boards, interposers, wire bonding, etc.)

• Experience with Cryogenic test stands, superconductivity and mechanical CTE

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

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