Senior RF Test and Development Engineer

11 hours ago

Redondo Beach, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Title: RF Test and Development Engineer/Principal RF Test and Development Engineer

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 ideal 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.

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.

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
  • 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 troubleshooting 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 findings, and corrective actions
  • Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management, and program support teams

Requirements:

  • 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. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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

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 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.

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