RF & Digital Test Engineer - Secret Clearance, 2nd Shift

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required:

Yes (Secret level).

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore, MD seeks an RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer to join our team for a 2nd shift position.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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, 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.

• 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 and a minimum of 0 years of experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.
• Experience with RF hardware and software.
• Experience with Digital engineering.
• Experience with RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to work 2nd Shift.

• 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 Digital engineering.
• Experience with RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to work 2nd Shift.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with FPGA.
• Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C/C++ programming.
• Test Stand programming.
• Experience 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 – $.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.