Engineer RF Microwave Design 2

Engineer RF Microwave Design 2

Location: Camarillo, California (Onsite - 5141A Verdugo Way)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Shift: 1st Shift (9/80 Schedule)

Travel: Up to 10%

Bill Rate: $50-$65/hr

Job ID: 15765

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer RF Microwave Design 2 to support the development of advanced RF and microwave systems for defense applications. This role focuses on hands-on design, testing, and integration of RF hardware within Electronic Warfare (EW) and mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF/microwave circuits and subsystems based on system requirements

• Evaluate and select RF components (antennas, amplifiers, filters, transceivers) for optimal performance

• Perform RF testing, analysis, and troubleshooting using standard lab equipment

• Support system integration, prototyping, and validation including chamber testing

• Ensure compliance with military standards (EMI/EMC) and maintain technical documentation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering, or related field

• 2+ years of relevant experience (or 1+ year with Master's)

• Hands-on experience with RF/microwave design and testing

• Active Secret Clearance required

• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals and microwave theory

• Ability to work onsite in a secure environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance

• Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) systems

• Familiarity with RF simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, CST, etc.)

• Experience with RF system integration and component selection

• Knowledge of EMI/EMC standards (MIL-STD-461/464)

• Experience with avionics or airborne RF systems

• Familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence)