2026 Associate RF Engineer/RF Engineer - Dulles VA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description 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 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. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate RF Engineer and/or RF Engineer. This position will be located at our Space sector in Dulles, VA The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Integration and Test Team.

Assist lead engineers in testing of RF for spacecraft satellite systems Use electronics test equipment to evaluate system performance, and troubleshoot operation issues. Configure, operate, and troubleshoot RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, receivers, software-defined radios, antennas, vector network analyzers, data acquisition systems, and related instrumentation. Evaluate RF system performance against defined test requirements Identify test limitations, data gaps, anomalies, instrumentation issues, and equipment problems Basic Qualification: Basic Qualifications for an Associate RF Test Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field Knowledge of RF fundamentals, including frequency, bandwidth, modulation, propagation, antennas, gain/loss, noise, interference, transmitters, receivers, link performance, and signal characterization. Experience using RF test and measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, antennas, vector network analyzers, receivers, and software-defined radios.  Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across RF hardware and software systems  Comfortable performing hands-on work in a fast-paced environment Work effectively with engineers, test personnel, technicians, program managers, Government leads, and cross-functional technical teams. Willing and able to work flexible shifts to include 2nd and 3rd shifts occasionally Able to travel in and out of the country Willing and able to obtain DOD security clearance including a polygraph. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Basic Qualifications for a RF Engineer: Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM degree Be able