Associate Semiconductor RF Test Engineer

Overview

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. 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 and bringing your whole self to work, with a drive to do what others think is impossible.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented and motivated Associate RF Test Engineer to join our Test Engineering Team. The ATL (Advanced Technology Lab) is located outside of Baltimore, Maryland, where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. Our device work supports Northrop Grumman’s ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems.

Join us to work with an experienced team while growing and learning through challenging projects in production, R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms. We are looking for you to join our team as an Associate
Semiconductor RF Test Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD
.

Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities from development to sustainment process engineering. ATL covers all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, testing, and assembly. The Associate
Semiconductor RF Test Engineer will support development and execution of RF test for multiple technologies including GaN, GaAs, SiGe and SiC. The role includes understanding test requirements, documenting test plans, and developing necessary software and hardware solutions. Responsibilities include test software and hardware development, daily and forward-looking test scheduling, test data integrity, equipment/software improvements, and supporting procurement of test equipment. Additional duties include ensuring configuration control of test software and hardware, maintaining test quality, documentation quality, calibration of test equipment, and compliance with customer documents (e.g., Source Control Documents).

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Assist with development and execution of RF tests across GaN, GaAs, SiGe and SiC technologies; understand test requirements, document test plans, and develop software and hardware solutions.
• Manage test software/hardware development, daily and forward-looking test scheduling, data integrity, equipment improvements, and procurement support for test equipment.
• Ensure configuration control of test software and hardware, maintain test quality and test documentation, calibrate equipment, and comply with customer documents.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders (verbal and written).

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree with 1 year of related experience
• Direct semiconductor RF test engineering experience
• Software skills in a modern language such as C#, Python, C++ or Java
• Experience designing test procedures with Lab View
• U.S. Citizenship required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required

• Experience with wafer or die testing
• Hands-on experience building/repairing/tuning RF test hardware
• Experience preparing and presenting presentations to cross-functional teams

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Primary Level Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $

The above salary range represents a general guideline;
Northrop Grumman considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and…