Overview
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore, MD seeks an RF Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer to join our team. This is a 1st shift position. The role involves assuming ownership of the performance and delivery of Northrop Grumman's RF and digital product hardware, hands-on testing and troubleshooting, problem solving, and inter-department collaboration. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type : Secret. Travel : Yes, 10% of the time.
What You’ll 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
- Define changes required in testing equipment, procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
- Collaborate with design engineering to develop hardware improvements
- Support technicians through troubleshoot and training
- Monitor product yields and maintain program yield targets
- Support program meetings with root cause and corrective actions
- Report yield issues and corrective actions in program meetings
- Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams
Basic Qualifications For The RF Test And Development Engineer
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 with zero years of experienceExperience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagramsExperience with RF hardware and softwareExperience with RF test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator)Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearanceU.S. CitizenshipBasic Qualifications For The Principal RF Test And Development Engineer
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experienceExperience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagramsExperience with RF hardware and softwareExperience with RF test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator)Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearanceU.S. CitizenshipPreferred Qualifications For Both Levels
Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM disciplineExperience with FPGAExperience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programmingTestStand programmingExperience with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digitalExperience with differential digital interfaces like LVDSPXI / PXIe and VME bus experienceHands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardwareAdditional Information
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance or other restricted roles. Salary ranges vary by level and are provided as a general guideline.
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Defense and Space ManufacturingNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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