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Principal RF/Digital/Power Test Engineer 4th Shift

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD
•$108,800 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a Principal RF/Digital/Power Test Engineer for a 4th shift position. The engineer will assume ownership of the performance and delivery of RF, digital, and power product hardware in a fast-paced, hands-on environment involving problem solving and collaboration across departments. The role supports the development, integration, and testing of production hardware. Work includes hands-on testing and troubleshooting, analyzing failure trends and root causes, developing corrective actions, supporting hardware deliveries, and reporting yields and issues in program meetings. The successful candidate will have working knowledge of RF theory and concepts and digital and power circuit design, analytical skills for reviewing requirements and test plans, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. The employee will work 4th shift after a training period on 1st shift. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field and at least 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 meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
  • Experience troubleshooting at the lower and component levels.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Ability to work 4th shift after a training period on 1st shift.
  • Working knowledge of RF theory and concepts and digital and power circuit design.
  • Analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across teams.
  • Self-directed, organized, and team-oriented approach.
  • Previous experience with MS Office tools.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
  • Experience with FPGAs.
  • Experience with LabWindows CVI, C/C++ programming, or Python.
  • TestStand programming experience.
  • Experience with digital, analog, and RF test equipment, RF theory, and high-speed digital.
  • Experience with differential digital interfaces such as LVDS.
  • PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware.
  • Current active Secret security clearance.
  • Experience investigating and qualifying drop-in semiconductor or passive component replacements to address supply-chain or parts-obsolescence roadblocks.
  • Experience configuring high-power bench setups with programmable AC/DC sources, electronic loads, and automated instrumentation sequences.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware.
  • Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) actions and hardware deliveries.
  • Analyze test data and identify early trends.
  • Compile data and define changes needed in testing equipment, procedures, manufacturing processes, or testing requirements.
  • Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions.
  • Support technicians with troubleshooting and training.
  • Monitor product yields and maintain program yield targets.
  • Support program meetings in developing root causes and corrective actions.
  • Report yield issues, yield-detractor investigation findings, and corrective actions at program meetings.
  • Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management, and program support teams.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
  • Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.

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