RF Test Engineer/ Principal RF Test Engineer- 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore, MD seeks an RF Test and Development Engineer/Principal RF Test and Development Engineer.

This role will own performance and delivery of RF and digital hardware, involving hands-on testing, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced environment with DoD Secret clearance 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.
• Current active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
• Troubleshoot RF and digital hardware.
• Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries.
• Analyze test data and identify early trends.
• Interface with manufacturing and design teams to implement improvements.
• Provide mentoring to technicians and support program meetings.

Skills

RF hardware

RF test equipment

Read schematics

Digital circuit concepts

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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, MD seeks an RF Test and Development Engineer/Principal RF Test and Development Engineer .

This career opportunity is a great fit for self-motivated, proactive individuals who want to assume ownership of the performance and delivery of Northrop Grumman's diverse suite of RF and digital product hardware . Our Engineers work in a high exposure, fast paced, and exciting environment that involves "hands on" technical challenges, problem solving, and inter-department collaborations. If you thrive on solving problems and want different challenges each day, please read on!

We are seeking RF and digital knowledgeable individuals who are passionate about monitoring and supporting product technical performance, and maintaining product delivery schedules. The RF Test and Development Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of production hardware. Activities will range from hands-on testing and troubleshooting; to analysis of failure trends, root cause/ corrective actions; and attending program meetings to report yields, problems, and corrective actions.

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 aggressively work to 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

The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of RF theory and concepts; and a working knowledge of digital circuit design. They will have analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios; and the ability to effectively communicate across teams. They should be self-directed, organized, team oriented and have previous experience with MS Office tools. A DoD Secret level security clearance is required for this position.

What we can offer you:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

This position may be filled at either a level 2 or level 3, RF Test and Development Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for an RF Test and Development Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field 2+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 0 years of experience.
• 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

Basic Qualifications for a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field 5+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field 3+ years of relevant experience.