RF Test & Development Engineer – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD is seeking an RF Test and Development Engineer (Level 2) or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer (Level 3) to own performance and delivery of RF/digital hardware. 1st shift with potential for growth. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and deliver hardware on tight schedules.

The role requires electrical engineering background, RF/test experience, and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field; 2+ years experience or Master’s with 1+ year.
• Experience reading specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.
• Experience with RF hardware and software; digital engineering; RF test equipment.

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 on hardware improvements.
• Interface with manufacturing and program teams.

Skills

RF hardware knowledge

Digital engineering

Troubleshooting

C/C++ programming

Python

FPGA experience

LabWindows CVI

TestStand

LVDS interfaces

RF test equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meter

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

PXI/PXIe

VME bus

LabWindows CVI

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD is seeking an RF Test and Development Engineer (Level 2) or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer (Level 3) to own performance and delivery of RF/digital hardware. 1st shift with potential for growth. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and deliver hardware on tight schedules.

The role requires electrical engineering background, RF/test experience, and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.