Engineer Electronics

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF Test and Development Engineer to own testing and delivery of RF and digital hardware in a fast-paced environment in Baltimore/Linthicum, MD. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The candidate should have RF theory and digital design knowledge with experience in RF test equipment, and be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance, with the option to work 2nd shift after an initial 1st shift

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field (2+ years) or Master's with 0+ years 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: oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to work 2nd Shift (after training period on 1st shift).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions.
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams.
• Attend program meetings to report yields and corrective actions.

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore/Linthicum, MD seeks an RF Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer to join our team. This is a 1st shift position.

This career 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, and exciting environment that involves “hands on” technical challenges, problem solving, and inter-department collaborations. If you thrive on solving problems and want different challenges each day, please read on!

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. Activities 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 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 troubleshoot 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 finding, and corrective actions
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams

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

This is a 1st shift position.

This position may be filled as either an RF Test and Development Engineer 2 or a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer 3.

Basic Qualifications for the RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer 2:

• 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 meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
• Experience with Troubleshooting on the lower level and component level
• Must be able to obtain / maintain Secret level clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to work 2nd Shift (after training period on 1st shift)

Basic Qualifications Principal RF Test And Development Engineer 3

• 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 meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
• Experience with Troubleshooting on the lower level and component level
• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to work 2nd Shift (after training period on 1st shift)

Preferred Qualifications for both the RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer and Principal RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Experience with FPGA
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming, Python
• TestStand 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 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including:

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.