Northrop Grumman Space Systems Payload and Ground Systems Division is seeking a Staff RF Engineer Lead to oversee and the lead the technical team in a high-volume ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) production program. As the lead, you will oversee and direct the technical team through different stages of the system build & test from electronics assembly, payload level, and space vehicle level.

The Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) within Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

This position will support our Remote Sensing Program (RSP) Business Unit, located in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Knowledge/Familiarity of active ESA technology and associated electronics

• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills in working with a variety of stakeholders including customers, program directors, and technical team members

• Demonstrated ability in leading a multi-disciplinary team through FRBs (Failure Review Boards), ARB’s (Anomaly Review Boards), ERB’s (Engineering Review Boards), and CCB’s (Configuration Control Boards)

• Presenting to both internal and external customers

• Ability to troubleshoot flight hardware and test sets in conjunction with systems engineers and SME (Subject Matter Experts).

• Demonstrating ability to make decisive call on program path forward and be able to present a solution path

• Team player who can lead and complete tasks as well as delegate as needed

• Continuous improvements on process and test plans based on requirement updates and as-measured data review

• Familiarity or able to learn SAP System and Manufacturing process

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree STEM degree or related discipline with 12 years of experience, 10 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 7 years of experience with a Ph.D.

• Knowledge of space program integration and testing including flight hardware performance testing, functional testing, and environmental testing as well as the associated test sets and test software

• Familiarity/Knowledge with ESA’s, Receiver/Exciters, Modules, Antenna Systems

• Capability to troubleshoot hardware/production issues from bench to system level, and familiarity with test equipment

• Excellent communication skills and ability to present effectively to both internal and external customers

• Familiarity/Knowledge in Mixed signal Technology (RF, Digital, Controls)

• Minimum 2 years of experience leading a team

• No clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret with a SCI

• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Familiarity or able to learn SAP System and Manufacturing process

• Experience using MATLAB, TCL, and Python