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Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)

Sr Principal Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Requisition ID: R10175969

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:

1

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 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.

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.

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 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 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 finding, and corrective actions

Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams

Basic Qualifications for a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 6 years of relevant experience.

Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams

Experience with RF hardware and software

Experience with RF test equipment, such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator

Proficiency in RF, RF test equipment, RF theory and concepts.

Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware

U.S. citizenship

Active Department of Defense (DoD) interim secret level clearance or higher

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.

Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS

PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience

Salary Range:

$127,000 - $190,600

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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