RF Test and Development Engineer / Principal RF Test and Development Engineer (Secret clearance)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availableAt
Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to
work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the
world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and
inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many
technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first
flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on
the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a
pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun
along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity,
cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we
have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our
employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
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. This career
opportunity is a great fit for self-motivated, proactive
individuals 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.
If you thrive on solving problems and want different challenges
each day, please read on! We are seeking RF and digital
knowledgeable individuals 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. Activities will range from hands-on testing and
troubleshooting; to analysis of failure trends, root cause/
corrective actions; and attending program meetings to report
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
- 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 troubleshoot and training
- Monitor product yields and aggressively work to maintain
program yield targets
- Support program meetings in developing root cause and
corrective actions
- Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor
investigation finding, and corrective actions
- Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians,
production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program
management and program support teamsThe 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. A DoD Secret level security
clearance is required for this position. What we can offer you:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a
work environment that encourages your growth and supports the
mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman
benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the
benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your
benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan,
Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education
Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where
available), and much more! This position may be filled as either an
RF Test and Development Engineer or a Principal RF Test and
Development Engineer. Basic Qualifications for an RF Test and
Development Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM
field plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in
Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 0 years of
experience.
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and
block diagrams
- Experience with RF hardware and software
- Experience with RF test equipment such as oscilloscope, power
meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
- Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level
clearance
- U.S. citizenshipBasic Qualifications for a Principal RF Test
and Development Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM
field plus 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in
Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 3 years of
relevant experience.
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and
block diagrams
- Experience with RF hardware and software
- Experience with RF test equipment such as oscilloscope, power
meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
- Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level
clearance
- U.S. citizenshipPreferred Qualifications for both levels:
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
- Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
- Experience with FPGA
- Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
- TestStand programming
- Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory
and high speed digital.
- Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS
- PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
- Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardwareMANUMS
RFTBWISalary Range: $83,300 - $124,900Salary Range 2: $102,400 -
$153,600The 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.Employees may be
eligible for 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of
benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability
insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off
(PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period
for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.
However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on
business needs and the availability of qualified
candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a
diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making 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. For our complete
EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S.
Citizenship is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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