Associate RF Test Engineer (Secret clearance)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Associate RF Test Engineer in a leading defense technology company. This role offers the chance to work on innovative RF and digital product hardware, tackling hands-on technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for designing testing methods, troubleshooting hardware, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure optimal performance and delivery. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your skills and make a difference in a supportive and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field required.
• Experience with RF test equipment and troubleshooting electrical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement testing methods for RF and digital hardware.
• Analyze test data and collaborate with engineering teams for improvements.

Skills

RF Test Equipment

Troubleshooting

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Tools

LabWindows CVI

C / C++ Programming

FPGA

Job description

Requisition ID: R10174036

• 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

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team seeks an Associate 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.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline

• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance

• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware

• An understanding of manufacturing processes

• Experience with FPGA

• Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming

Salary Range: $68,800 - $103,200

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.