Engineer Electronics/RF Antenna Test-1st Shift

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 87,600 - 131,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF Test Electronics Engineer to join their Test Engineering Team in the United States. This position involves designing test equipment for antenna systems, integrating new technologies, and troubleshooting RF issues.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with significant experience in RF testing and software development. A valid Department of Defense Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline plus 2 years of experience.
• Experience with RF testing equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design antenna test equipment for phased array testing.
• Troubleshoot RF issues during antenna system tests.
• Collaborate with engineering for test improvements.

Skills

Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment

Professional software development experience

Troubleshooting RF issues

Software development for automating test processes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline

Tools

C#

MATLAB

Visual Basic

Job description

Position

RF Test Electronics Engineer

Relocation assistance: No | Clearance required for start: Yes | Clearance type: Secret | Travel: No

Overview

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector Test Engineering organization is seeking RF Test Electronics Engineer to be an instrumental part of Northrop Grumman's Test Engineering Team. This is a 1st shift position.

Responsibilities

• Antenna test equipment design in support of factory phased array testing
• Integrate new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art facility
• Test software and test equipment design related to phased array testing
• Software development for automating test processes and data analysis
• Troubleshoot RF issues during test of advanced antenna systems
• Support technicians with troubleshooting and training
• Analyze test data and identify early trends
• Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware and test improvements
• Maintain sensitivity to cost, schedule and quality as well as Northrop Grumman policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline plus 2 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.
• Professional software development experience using languages such as C#, Visual Basic, MATLAB, Mate, etc.
• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Software development experience with RF and antenna systems
• Test development experience in a nearfield and/or compact antenna range
• RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience
• Familiarity with RF and antenna theory

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00. 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 and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

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.