Northrop Grumman
RF Test Development /Principal RF Test Development Engineer - Swing Shift - R102
Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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 swing shift position with occasional support of 2nd shift. The role involves owning the performance and delivery of Northrop Grumman's diverse suite of RF and digital product hardware. The environment is high exposure, fast paced, and involves hands-on technical challenges, problem solving, and inter-department collaboration. We are seeking engineers who are passionate about monitoring and supporting product technical performance and maintaining product delivery schedules. The RF Test and Development Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of production hardware, including hands-on testing and troubleshooting, analysis of failure trends, root cause/corrective actions, and reporting at program meetings on yields, problems, and corrective actions. What You"ll Get To 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, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions Support technicians through troubleshoot 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 and corrective actions Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management, and program support teams The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of RF theory and concepts and a working knowledge of digital circuit design, with analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios, and the ability to communicate across teams. They should be self-directed, organized, team oriented and have experience with MS Office tools. A DoD Secret level security clearance is required for this position. Note:
This is for a swing shift with an 11 AM start time. This position may be filled as either an RF Test and Development Engineer or a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer. 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 and a minimum of 0 years of experience. Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams Experience with RF hardware and software Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators Current, active DoD Secret level clearance U.S. Citizenship Basic 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 experience. Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams Experience with RF hardware and software Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators Current, active DoD Secret level clearance U.S. Citizenship Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline Experience with FPGA Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming TestStand programming Experience with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital Experience with LVDS differential interfaces PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware Salary ranges: Primary Level $85,400.00 - $128,000.00; Secondary Level $102,400.00 - $153,600.00. This range is a guideline and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply where eligible. The company offers a range of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, holidays, and PTO. The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions are made 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearances and certain other restricted positions.
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Baltimore, MD
seeks an
RF Test and Development Engineer
or
Principal RF Test and Development Engineer
to join our team. This is a swing shift position with occasional support of 2nd shift. The role involves owning the performance and delivery of Northrop Grumman's diverse suite of RF and digital product hardware. The environment is high exposure, fast paced, and involves hands-on technical challenges, problem solving, and inter-department collaboration. We are seeking engineers who are passionate about monitoring and supporting product technical performance and maintaining product delivery schedules. The RF Test and Development Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of production hardware, including hands-on testing and troubleshooting, analysis of failure trends, root cause/corrective actions, and reporting at program meetings on yields, problems, and corrective actions. What You"ll Get To 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, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions Support technicians through troubleshoot 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 and corrective actions Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management, and program support teams The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of RF theory and concepts and a working knowledge of digital circuit design, with analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios, and the ability to communicate across teams. They should be self-directed, organized, team oriented and have experience with MS Office tools. A DoD Secret level security clearance is required for this position. Note:
This is for a swing shift with an 11 AM start time. This position may be filled as either an RF Test and Development Engineer or a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer. 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 and a minimum of 0 years of experience. Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams Experience with RF hardware and software Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators Current, active DoD Secret level clearance U.S. Citizenship Basic 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 experience. Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams Experience with RF hardware and software Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators Current, active DoD Secret level clearance U.S. Citizenship Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline Experience with FPGA Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming TestStand programming Experience with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital Experience with LVDS differential interfaces PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware Salary ranges: Primary Level $85,400.00 - $128,000.00; Secondary Level $102,400.00 - $153,600.00. This range is a guideline and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply where eligible. The company offers a range of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, holidays, and PTO. The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions are made 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearances and certain other restricted positions.
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