Engineer Electronics/RF Test-1st Shift

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 87,600 - 131,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in the United States seeks an Electrical Engineer with RF/test experience to design antenna test equipment and support phased array testing. You will integrate new equipment, develop test software, and troubleshoot RF issues to ensure high-quality results.

Responsibilities include data analysis, root-cause identification, and collaboration with design engineering while maintaining cost and schedule discipline. U.S. citizenship and security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in RF/electrical testing.
• DoD Secret Clearance required to start; SAP clearance possible.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design antenna test equipment for factory phased array testing.
• Integrate new equipment and programs in a modern facility.
• Test software and equipment related to phased array testing.
• Develop software to automate test processes and analyze data.
• Troubleshoot RF issues during antenna system tests.
• Support technicians with troubleshooting and training.
• Analyze test data to identify early trends and root causes.
• Contribute to meetings on corrective actions and design improvements.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve hardware and test methods.
• Maintain focus on cost, schedule, and quality.

Skills

RF test equipment experience

C#

Visual Basic

MATLAB

Test software development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meter

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

Job description

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Clearance

Required for start: Yes, Type: SAP

Travel

No

Description

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.

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 to start
• 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

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 – $131,400.00

Benefits

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.