Engineer Electronics- 2nd Shift
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Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer (Levels 2/3) for the Baltimore, MD area. This 2nd shift role focuses on owning the performance and delivery of RF and digital hardware, with collaboration across design, manufacturing, and test teams.
The ideal candidate has a background in RF hardware, digital engineering, and hands-on testing, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a range of testing equipment. DoD clearance is required for eligibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
- Experience reading 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).
- Experience with troubleshooting at component level.
- Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to work 2nd Shift (after training).
- Must train on 1st shift before moving to 2nd shift.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
- Troubleshoot RF and digital hardware.
- Support FT/Tty actions and hardware deliveries.
- Analyze test data and identify trends.
- Define changes in testing equipment, procedures, or processes.
- Collaborate with design engineering for hardware improvements.
- Support technicians through troubleshooting and training.
- Monitor yields and maintain program yield targets.
- Report yield issues and corrective actions in program meetings.
- Interface with manufacturing management and cross-functional teams.
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Job description
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.
We are looking for an RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer (Levels 2/3). This is a 2nd shift position. The 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.
- Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
- Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware
- Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) actions 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
- 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).
- Must work 1st shift for training; move to 2nd shift upon readiness as deemed by peers and management.
- 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).
- Must work 1st shift for training; move to 2nd shift upon readiness as deemed by peers and management.
- 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.
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays and 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.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.
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