Principal RF Test Development Engineer - 2nd shift

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate RF Test and Development Engineer to join their dynamic team in Baltimore. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge RF and digital products, tackling hands-on technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for developing testing methods, troubleshooting hardware, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance and delivery. If you thrive on innovation and enjoy solving complex problems, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

health insurance

life and disability insurance

savings plan

paid time off (PTO)

company paid holidays

overtime eligibility

shift differential

discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RF and digital engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and schematics.
• Experience with RF test equipment and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement testing methods for RF and digital hardware.
• Analyze test data and monitor product yields.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve hardware.

Skills

RF theory

digital circuit design

analytical skills

communication skills

troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

oscilloscope

power meter

spectrum analyzer

signal generator

MS Office tools

LabWindows CVI

C / C++ programming

TestStand programming

PXI/PXIe

VME bus

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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. 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, MD seeks an RF Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer to join our team. This is a 2nd 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 troubleshooting 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 findings, 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.

A DoD Secret level security clearance is required for this position.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer:

• 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.

• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and block diagrams

• Experience with RF hardware and software

• Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, 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

• Experience with FPGA

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

• TestStand programming

• Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital.

• Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS

• PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience

• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware

Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00

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.

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.