Associate RF Test Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 6, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be
available
- Positions Available: 1At 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 seeks an Associate
RF Test Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. 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 will monitor and support product
technical performance and will maintain product delivery schedules.
The RF Test 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 technicians through troubleshoot and training
- 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
- Monitor product yields and 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 teamsWhat 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 knowledge of RF theory and
concepts; and 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 also be self-directed, organized, team oriented and
have previous experience with MS Office tools. A DoD Secret level
security clearance is required for this position. Basic
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related
STEM field
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and
block diagrams
- Experience with RF test equipment such as scopes, power meter,
spectrum analyzer, signal generator
- Ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level
clearance
- U.S. citizenshipPreferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
- Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
- Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
- An understanding of manufacturing processes
- Experience with FPGA
- Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++
programmingRFTBWIMANUMSSalary Range: $68,800 - $103,200The 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.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 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 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. U.S.
Citizenship is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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