RF Test & Development Engineer — 1st Shift

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF Test and Development Engineer to own testing and delivery of RF and digital hardware in a fast-paced environment in Baltimore/Linthicum, MD. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The candidate should have RF theory and digital design knowledge with experience in RF test equipment, and be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance, with the option to work 2nd shift after an initial 1st shift

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field (2+ years) or Master's with 0+ years 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: oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to work 2nd Shift (after training period on 1st shift).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions.
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams.
• Attend program meetings to report yields and corrective actions.

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF Test and Development Engineer to own testing and delivery of RF and digital hardware in a fast-paced environment in Baltimore/Linthicum, MD. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The candidate should have RF theory and digital design knowledge with experience in RF test equipment, and be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance, with the option to work 2nd shift after an initial 1st shift