RF Test Development Engineer - 3rd shift

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore, MD is seeking an RF Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer for a 3rd shift opportunity. In this role, you will support the development, integration, and testing of RF and digital production hardware in a fast‐paced, high exposure environment while collaborating with cross‐functional teams.

Key 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, identify early trends, and compile reports
• Collaborate with design engineering to implement hardware improvements and solutions
• Provide troubleshooting support and training to technicians
• Monitor product yields and contribute to program meetings for corrective action development
• Interface with manufacturing, test technicians, production and design engineers, system engineers, and program management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field (Master's acceptable) with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience for the RF Test and Development Engineer role or 5 years for the Principal role
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
• Hands-on experience with RF hardware and software, including test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Working knowledge of RF theory, digital circuit design, and proficiency with MS Office tools
• Current, active Department of Defense (Secret) level clearance and U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Experience with FPGA technology
• Familiarity with LabWindows CVI, C/C++ programming, and TestStand programming
• Experience with digital, analog and RF test equipment, RF theory, high-speed digital, and differential interfaces like LVDS
• Knowledge of PXI/PXIe and VME bus standards
• Proven hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Primary Salary Range: $83,300.00 - $124,900.00; Secondary Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00. Salary offers consider responsibilities, experience, education, and market conditions.
• Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share company results
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability coverage, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and PTO for vacation/personal time
• Relocation Assistance may be available
• Travel: Occasional travel (approximately 10% of the time)