RF Test & Development Engineer — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF Test and Development Engineer in Baltimore, MD, to own testing of RF and digital production hardware across multiple projects. The role involves hands‑on testing, data analysis, and collaboration with design and manufacturing teams to ensure on‑time, high‑quality deliveries.

The position requires knowledge of RF theory, digital design, and experience with RF test equipment; a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field; 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 0 years.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams.
• Experience with RF hardware and software.
• Experience with RF test equipment such as oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator.
• Current active Secret level clearance.
• U.S. citizenship

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.
• 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 aggressively work to maintain program yield targets.
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams.

Skills

RF theory

Digital circuit design

MS Office

Schematic reading

RF hardware

C/C++ programming

LabWindows CVI

TestStand programming

FPGA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Power meter

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an RF Test and Development Engineer in Baltimore, MD, to own testing of RF and digital production hardware across multiple projects. The role involves hands‑on testing, data analysis, and collaboration with design and manufacturing teams to ensure on‑time, high‑quality deliveries.

The position requires knowledge of RF theory, digital design, and experience with RF test equipment; a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.