RF Test and Development Engineer - 2nd Shift

Relocation assistance may be available. U.S. citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required. Travel: 10% of the time.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore, MD seeks an RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer to join our team. This is a 2nd shift position.

This career opportunity is a great fit for engineers 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.

We are seeking RF and digital knowledgeable engineers who are passionate about monitoring and supporting product technical performance and maintaining product delivery schedules. The RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of production hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
• Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware
• Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) actions 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 troubleshooting and training
• Monitor product yields and maintain program yield targets
• Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
• Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation findings, and corrective actions
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management, and program support teams

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer (Level 2)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 1 year of experience
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
• Experience with RF hardware and software
• Experience with digital engineering
• Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators
• Experience with troubleshooting on the lower level and component level
• Ability to work 2nd shift (after training period on 1st shift)

Principal RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer (Level 3)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
• Experience with RF hardware and software
• Experience with digital engineering
• Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators
• Experience with troubleshooting on the lower level and component level
• Ability to work 2nd shift (after training period on 1st shift)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Experience with FPGA
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, C/C++ programming, Python
• TestStand programming experience
• Experience with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory, and high-speed digital
• Experience with differential digital interfaces like LVDS
• PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
• Current active Secret Security Clearance

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Schedule

This is a 2nd shift position (after a training period on 1st shift).