RF Test and Development Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer in Baltimore/Linthicum, MD to design and implement RF/digital test methods and equipment. You will troubleshoot hardware, analyze data, and collaborate with design engineers on improvements.

The role involves supporting test yields, defining procedures, and interfacing with multiple teams to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field; 2+ years' experience (or Master's +1 year).
• Experience reading specifications, schematics and block diagrams.
• Experience with RF hardware and software and with digital engineering.
• Experience with RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator).
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Preferred: FPGA, LabWindows CVI, C/C++, Python, and TestStand.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement RF and digital test methods and equipment.
• Troubleshoot RF and digital hardware and support FTY test yields.
• Analyze test data, identify trends, and define testing changes.
• Collaborate with design engineering to implement hardware improvements.
• Support technicians and report yield issues and corrective actions.

Skills

RF testing experience

Digital engineering

Troubleshooting electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

LabWindows CVI

C/C++ programming

Python

TestStand

FPGA

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.

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

Basic Qualifications for the RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer (Level 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 1 year 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
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications Principal RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer (Level 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
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications for both Levels:

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

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.

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.