RF Test Development Engineer - 3rd shift - R10206193

Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore, MD seeks an RF Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer to join our team. This is a 3rd shift position.

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance Type:
Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

This opportunity is a great fit for engineers 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 environment with hands-on technical challenges, problem solving, and inter-department collaboration.

We are seeking RF and digital knowledgeable engineers who are passionate about monitoring and supporting product technical performance and maintaining product delivery schedules. The RF Test and Development Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of production hardware, including hands-on testing and troubleshooting, analysis of failure trends, root cause/corrective actions, and participation in program meetings to report yields, problems, and corrective actions.

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
• Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware
• Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries
• Analyze test data and identify early trends
• Define changes required in testing equipment, procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions
• Support technicians through troubleshooting and training
• Monitor product yields and maintain program yield targets
• Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
• Attend program meetings to report yield issues, detractor investigations, and corrective actions
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 0 years of experience
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• Experience with RF hardware and software
• Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators
• Current, active DoD Secret level clearance
• U.S. Citizenship

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• Experience with RF hardware and software
• Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators
• Current, active DoD Secret level clearance
• U.S. Citizenship

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Experience with FPGA
• Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C / C++ programming
• Test Stand programming
• Worked with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital
• Experience with differential digital interfaces like LVDS
• PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware

Salary ranges:
Primary Level $83,300 - $124,900;
Secondary Level $102,400 - $153,600. The salary offers are guidelines and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply. Northrop Grumman offers a range of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and PTO.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance or other restricted roles.

Accessibility and diversity statements and other boilerplate have been removed to maintain focus on responsibilities and qualifications.