RF Test and Development Engineer / Principal RF Test and Development Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: September 22, 2023
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Job Description:
At 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 teams 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! The 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. 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
scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator U.S.
citizenship The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of
Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance Basic 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 scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal
generator U.S. citizenship The ability to obtain and maintain a
Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance Preferred
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
hardware MANUMS RFTBWI Salary Range: $81,000 - $121,600 Salary
Range 2: $99,800 - $149,800 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 health and safety of our employees
and their families is a top priority . The company encourages
employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S.
Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be
vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious
accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government
action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate
under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ . 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S.
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