Secret-Clearance Digital-RF I&T Engineer for DAESA Testing

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 108,800 - 203,600; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore seeks Principal/Sr. Principal Digital-RF Hardware I&T Engineers for Digital Range antenna testing. You will integrate equipment, develop automated test software, and analyze data to support design and verification of advanced antenna systems.

Role requires Secret clearance, with dual-level opening; salary ranges reflect expertise, and extensive benefits and overtime possibilities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Secret security clearance
• Degree requirements per level (Bachelor 5y, Master 3y, PhD 0y) or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in near-field or compact antenna test ranges and test data analysis
• RF test equipment proficiency (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes)
• Proficiency in testing digital subsystems across Firmware, Software and Hardware domains
• Software scripting and MATLAB, Visual Basic, and C++ proficiency

Responsibilities

• Integrate new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art Near field Digital range
• Develop software to automate test processes and data analysis
• Troubleshoot RF and digital issues during antenna system testing
• Analyze test data and identify early trends
• Support program meetings with root cause and corrective actions
• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware, controls, and test improvements
• Create test support applications and tools using MATLAB
• Conduct Test Readiness and Design Readiness Reviews
• Develop operation concepts for integration and test activities

Skills

Near-field antenna testing

RF test equipment

Firmware/Software/Hardware integration

Linux command-line

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

VHDL

C++

Linux

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore seeks Principal/Sr. Principal Digital-RF Hardware I&T Engineers for Digital Range antenna testing. You will integrate equipment, develop automated test software, and analyze data to support design and verification of advanced antenna systems.

Role requires Secret clearance, with dual-level opening; salary ranges reflect expertise, and extensive benefits and overtime possibilities are offered.