RF Test Development Engineer / Principal RF Test Development Engineer at Northrop Grumman Balti[...]

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 83,300 - 124,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD is seeking an RF Test Development Engineer to design and implement RF testing methods and equipment. The role involves troubleshooting RF hardware, analyzing test data, and collaborating with design engineers to improve hardware solutions.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field, with 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree. A DoD Secret clearance and proficiency with RF test equipment are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.
• Current, active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement RF and digital testing methods and equipment.
• Support RF and digital hardware, troubleshoot issues, and provide training.
• Analyze test data, identify early trends, and compile data for tooling and process improvements.

Skills

RF hardware/software knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency with MS Office tools

Communication across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

FPGA

LabWindows CVI

C/C++ programming

TestStand programming

Job description

Job Overview

RF Test Development Engineer / Principal RF Test Development Engineer – Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, MD.

Key Details

Requisition ID: R10167408
Category: Engineering
Clearance: Secret
Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am‑7pm (36hrs paid for 40hrs)
Travel: 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement RF and digital testing methods and equipment.
• Support RF and digital hardware, troubleshoot issues, and provide training.
• Maintain first‑time‑through test yield (FTTTY) and meet hardware delivery schedules.
• Analyze test data, identify early trends, and compile data for tooling and process improvements.
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop hardware improvements and solutions.
• Monitor product yields, maintain program yield targets, and report yield issues to program meetings.
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, and program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 2years of relevant experience;
  or Master’s degree plus 0years.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.
• Experience with RF hardware/software and RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Current, active DoD Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication across teams.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with FPGA, LabWindows CVI, C/C++ programming, and TestStand programming.
• Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment and RF theory.
• Knowledge of high‑speed digital interfaces (LVDS, PXI/PCIe, VME bus).
• Hands‑on troubleshooting of electrical hardware.

Salary Range

$83,300 – $124,900 (base)
$102,400 – $153,600 (principal)

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Company‑paid holidays and paid time off.
• Annual discretionary bonuses and potential long‑term incentives for leadership positions.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.