Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore/Linthicum, MD seeks an RF Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer to join our team. This is a 1st shift position.
This career 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, 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 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. Activities 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 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
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 is a 1st shift position.
This position may be filled as either an RF Test and Development Engineer 2 or a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer 3.
Basic Qualifications for the RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer 2:
- 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 Digital engineering
- Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
- Experience with Troubleshooting on the lower level and component level
- Must be able to obtain / maintain Secret level clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to work 2nd Shift (after training period on 1st shift)
Basic Qualifications Principal RF Test and Development Engineer 3:
- 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 Digital engineering
- Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
- Experience with Troubleshooting on the lower level and component level
- Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to work 2nd Shift (after training period on 1st shift)
Preferred Qualifications for both the RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer and Principal RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer::
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
- Experience with FPGA
- Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming, Python
- TestStand programming
- Experience 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
RFTBWI
MANUMS
MPR#
Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field (or Master's with commensurate experience)
- Minimum of 2+ years relevant experience (or Master's degree with 0 years) — role may require 5+ years for principal level
- Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
- Experience with RF hardware and software
- Experience with digital engineering
- Experience with RF test equipment (oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator)
- Troubleshooting at lower level and component level
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret level clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to work 2nd shift after training period on 1st shift
- Previous experience with MS Office tools
- Current active Department of Defense Secret level clearance
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
- FPGA experience
- LabWindows CVI experience
- C / C++ programming experience
- Python programming experience
- TestStand programming experience
- Experience with differential digital interfaces like LVDS
- PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
-
Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
-
Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
