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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 - 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.As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnelnavigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately20%of Northrop Grumman’s100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than2,000 are reservists.\nThe Northrop GrummanSkillBridge Programis an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Theprogram is an opportunity for service memberspreparing for civilian careersto gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days.The SkillBridgeProgram is open to all ranks and experience levels.SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. \nResponsibilities for SkillBridge Program participationare:\nNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - SkillBridge Program(SkillBridge)utilizingthe DoDI guidance forSkillBridge. Through this program, the service-memberwill work on site with their host company, gaining experience in anentry to mid-level career path.The servicememberwill be onthe jobtrainingsupporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals,Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.\nGoals-Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service.This program is specifically designed to offerhands-onexperiencethatresultin the potential toconvertto a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participantswill serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.\nObjectives- Service Members who complete theSkillBridgeprogram will behighly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program providescomprehensivehands-onexperience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.\nOutcome - Offerservice-members preparing for civilian careersa rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.\nSkillBridgeEligibility:\nHas served at least 180 days on active duty\n\nIs within12 monthsof separation or retirement\n\nWill receive an honorable discharge\n\nHas taken any service TAPS/TGPS\n\nHas attended orparticipatedin an ethics brief within the last 12 months\n\nReceived Unit Commander(first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command)written authorization and approval toparticipatein SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.\n\nBefore Applying\nIMPORTANT -Complete the SkillBridge prescreening questions online -Click here to access\nAMS E&S is seeking engineers with experience and interest in electronic assembly and packaging design.\nWhat You’ll get to Do:\nDesigning, modeling, and verifying RF/microwave, and mixed signal assemblies and subsystems\nUtilize analysis, simulations and prototyping to develop antenna and signal conversion designs\nDeriving and trading requirements with components, assembly and subsystem engineers\nPerforming electromagnetic simulation of component, assembly, and subsystem level performance\nManaging RF budgets, frequency planning, and common assembly level interfaces\nPredicting assembly level performance through selecting materials, components, and packaging approaches, RF chain analysis, electromagnetic simulation, data collection and analysis, and other modeling techniques\nDevelop custom RF integrated circuit designs to meet assembly and subsystem level requirements\nCollaborating with peer functions such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test\nUtilizing world class manufacturing capabilities both on-site and within the broader company for prototyping through full-rate production from the foundry level to microelectronic packaging to printed circuit board fabrication and assembly to subsystem level integration and test\nWorking directly with a wide variety of different external supplier partners including leading domestic foundries, printed circuit board fabricators and assemblers, component manufacturers, material fabricators, and more\nSupporting products throughout the product life cycle (EMD, production, sustainment, DMS)\nRF and mixed signal assembly product types include antenna radiators, circulators, device interposers, filters, manifolds, receiver / exciter assemblies, signal conditioning assemblies, signal generators, and transmit / receive assemblies\nRF and mixed signal subsystem product types include antenna and receiver/exciter subsystems\nThis requisition may be filled as an Engineer or a Principal Engineer.\nThis role is contingent upon candidates having an interim U.S. Government Secret Clearance.\nEngineer Basic Qualifications:\nElectrical Engineering or related STEM field degree: Bachelor of Science with 2 years of RF/microwave experience; Masters degree with 0 years of RF/microwave experience. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree \nUS Citizenship is required\nMust have an Interim Secret Clearance Minimum Prior to start\nAbility to use and apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques to a broad variety of RF/Microwave design and test related problems of moderately complex difficulty. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practical, but work is still reviewed under general supervision.\nDeveloping proficiency in one or more areas of RF/Microwave discipline including but not limited to: RF components, assemblies, subsystems, requirements development, EM and related modeling & simulation, RF test verification, production test support, and design for producibility\nExhibit entry-level proficiency with industry standard RF/Microwave modeling, simulation and printed circuit board design tools (i.e. ANSYS HFSS/Maxwell, CST Microwave, Eagleware/Genesys, Keysight ADS, Xpedition, Altium, FEKO, TICRA)\nGeneral knowledge of electrical engineering, design software and equipment\nPrincipal Engineer Basic Qualifications:\nElectrical Engineering or related STEM field degree: Bachelor of Science with 5 years of RF/microwave experience; Masters degree with 3 years of RF/microwave experience; or PhD degree. an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree \nUS Citizenship is required\nMust have an Interim Secret Clearance Minimum Prior to start\nAbility to provide sound solutions to a broad variety of RF/Microwave design and test related problems of complex difficulty. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practical.\nDeveloping subject matter expertise in one or more areas of RF/Microwave discipline including but not limited to: RF components, assemblies, subsystems, requirements development, EM and related modeling & simulation, RF test verification, production test support, and design for producibility\nExhibit intermediate to expert proficiency with industry standard RF/Microwave modeling, simulation and printed circuit board design tools (i.e. ANSYS HFSS/Maxwell, CST Microwave, Eagleware/Genesys, Keysight ADS, Xpedition, Altium, FEKO, TICRA)\nProven knowledge of electrical engineering, design software and equipment\nPreferred Qualifications:\nTop Secret / SCI security clearance\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. 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