Northrop Grumman
RF Test Development Engineer - 3rd shift - R10206193
Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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 3rd shift position. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance Type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time. This 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 environment with hands-on technical challenges, problem solving, and inter-department collaboration. 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 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 participation in program meetings to report yields, problems, and corrective actions.
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
Define changes required in testing equipment, 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, detractor investigations, and corrective actions
Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams
Basic Qualifications — 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 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 — 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 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 RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, 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
Worked 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
Additional Information Salary ranges: Primary Level $83,300 - $124,900; Secondary Level $102,400 - $153,600. The salary offers are guidelines and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply. Northrop Grumman offers a range of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and PTO.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance or other restricted roles.
Accessibility and diversity statements and other boilerplate have been removed to maintain focus on responsibilities and qualifications.
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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 3rd shift position. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance Type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time. This 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 environment with hands-on technical challenges, problem solving, and inter-department collaboration. 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 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 participation in program meetings to report yields, problems, and corrective actions.
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
Define changes required in testing equipment, 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, detractor investigations, and corrective actions
Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams
Basic Qualifications — 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 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 — 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 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 RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, 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
Worked 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
Additional Information Salary ranges: Primary Level $83,300 - $124,900; Secondary Level $102,400 - $153,600. The salary offers are guidelines and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply. Northrop Grumman offers a range of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and PTO.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance or other restricted roles.
Accessibility and diversity statements and other boilerplate have been removed to maintain focus on responsibilities and qualifications.
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