RF Test and Development Engineer

Relocation assistance may be available. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance are required. Travel is expected (10% of the time).

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore/Linthicum, MD seeks an RF Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer to join our 1st-shift team. This role is ideal 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 involving hands-on technical challenges, problem-solving, and inter-department collaborations.

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 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
• Experience with RF hardware and software
• Experience with digital engineering
• Experience with RF test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
• Experience with troubleshooting at the lower and component level
• U.S. citizenship

Qualifications

RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer (Level 2)

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience (or 1+ year with a Master’s degree)

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

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience (or 3+ years with a Master’s degree)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

• Level 2: $87,600.00 – $131,400.00
• Level 3: $108,800.00 – $163,200.00

Base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differentials, discretionary bonuses, annual bonuses tied to individual and company performance, and long-term incentives for Vice President or Director positions.

Benefits

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