RF Test Development Engineer​/Principal RF Test Development Engineer at Northrop Grumman Balti

Job Overview

RF Test Development Engineer / Principal RF Test Development Engineer – Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, MD.

Requisition : R
Category:
Engineering
Clearance:
Secret

Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am‑7pm (36hrs paid for 40hrs)
Travel: 10% of the time

• Design, develop, and implement RF and digital testing methods and equipment.
• Support RF and digital hardware, troubleshoot issues, and provide training.
• Maintain first‑time‑through test yield (FTTTY) and meet hardware delivery schedules.
• Analyze test data, identify early trends, and compile data for tooling and process improvements.
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop hardware improvements and solutions.
• Monitor product yields, maintain program yield targets, and report yield issues to program meetings.
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, and program management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 2years of relevant experience;
  or Master’s degree plus 0years.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.
• Experience with RF hardware/software and RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Current, active DoD Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication across teams.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with FPGA, Lab Windows CVI, C/C++ programming, and Test Stand programming.
• Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment and RF theory.
• Knowledge of high‑speed digital interfaces (LVDS, PXI/PCIe, VME bus).
• Hands‑on troubleshooting of electrical hardware.

$83,300 – $124,900 (base)
$102,400 – $153,600 (principal)

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Company‑paid holidays and paid time off.
• Annual discretionary bonuses and potential long‑term incentives for leadership positions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.