Associate​/RF Test Engineer; Secret clearance

Requisition : R

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

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, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team seeks an Associate RF Test Engineer / RF Test Engineer with a Secret clearance to join our team in Baltimore, MD.

This career opportunity is a great fit for self-motivated, proactive individuals who want to assume ownership of the performance and delivery of Northrop Grumman's diverse suite of RF and digital product hardware. Our Engineers work in a high exposure, fast-paced, and exciting environment that involves “hands-on” technical challenges, problem-solving, and inter-department collaborations.

We are seeking RF and digital knowledgeable individuals who will monitor and support product technical performance and maintain product delivery schedules. The RF Test Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of production hardware. Activities will range from hands-on testing and troubleshooting to analysis of failure trends, root cause/corrective actions, and attending program meetings to report yields, problems, and corrective actions.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment

• Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware

• Support technicians through troubleshooting and training

• Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries

• Analyze test data and identify early trends

• Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements

• Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions

• Monitor product yields and work to maintain program yield targets

• Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions

• Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation findings, and corrective actions

• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management, and program support teams

What we can offer you:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

The successful candidate will have knowledge of RF theory and concepts, knowledge of digital circuit design, analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios, and the ability to effectively communicate across teams. They should also be self-directed, organized, team-oriented, and have previous experience with MS Office tools.

A DoD Secret level security clearance is required for this position.

This position will be filled at either the Associate RF Test Engineer or RF Test Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications for Associate RF Test Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and block diagrams

• Experience with RF test equipment such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator

• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance

• U.S. citizenship

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