Senior Digital-RF I&T Engineer (DAESA) – Secret Clearance

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks Principal/Sr. Principal Digital-RF Hardware I&T Engineers for Digital Range antenna testing. Roles involve integrating equipment, developing automated test software, and analyzing RF/test data with a focus on DAESAs.

Active Secret clearance is required, with potential SAP clearance in the future. The candidates will join a diverse team, perform Readiness Reviews, and collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software domains to deliver cost-effective,

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience or Master’s with 3 years; PhD with 0 years.
• Experience with near-field or compact antenna test ranges and range integration.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Experience across firmware, software and hardware domains.
• Software scripting, Linux CLI; debugging in MATLAB, Visual Basic and C++.

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 digital and RF issues during tests of advanced antenna systems.
• Analyze test data and identify early trends.
• Support program meetings to develop root cause and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware, controls, and test improvements.
• Support performance testing and requirements verification.
• Integrate antenna hardware for DAESAs.
• Create test support applications and tools using MATLAB.
• Conduct Test Readiness Reviews and Design Readiness Reviews.
• Develop operation concepts for integration and test activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Master's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

PhD in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

MATLAB

Visual Basic

C++

Linux

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks Principal/Sr. Principal Digital-RF Hardware I&T Engineers for Digital Range antenna testing. Roles involve integrating equipment, developing automated test software, and analyzing RF/test data with a focus on DAESAs.

Active Secret clearance is required, with potential SAP clearance in the future. The candidates will join a diverse team, perform Readiness Reviews, and collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software domains to deliver cost-effective,