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Actalent • Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Role & seniority: RF Test and Development Engineer, or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer (2nd shift)
Stack/tools: RF hardware/software; test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power meter, signal generator); LabWindows CVI; FPGA; digital/analog RF test gear; PXI/PXIe, VME; MS Office; DoD-cleared environment
Design, develop, and implement RF and digital testing methods and equipment; troubleshoot hardware; support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries
Analyze test data, identify trends, define testing/ manufacturing changes, and report yields, detractors, and corrective actions in program meetings
Collaborate with design/manufacturing teams to implement hardware improvements, train technicians, and monitor program yields against targets
Degree in electrical engineering or related STEM; 2+ years (bachelor) or 0+ years with MS for RF role; or 5+ years (bachelor) / 3+ years with MS for Principal
Experience reading schematics/specifications; RF hardware/software proficiency; RF test equipment operation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, power meter, signal generator)
Working knowledge of RF theory and digital circuit design; strong communication and cross-team collaboration; US citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance
Description
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 to join our team. This is a 2nd 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 troubleshooting 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.
A DoD Secret level security clearance is required for this position.
Skills
rf test, rf, rf engineering, rf design, design, radio frequency, development, electrical engineering, electrical, spectrum analyzer, rf test equipment, oscilloscope, labwindows cvi, FPGA, Digital, FTTTY
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a masters 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 RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes power meter spectrum analyzer signal generator Current active Department of Defense DoD Secret level clearance
U. S. Citizenship
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or a masters 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 RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes power meter spectrum analyzer signal generator Current active Department of Defense DoD Secret level clearance
U. S. Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels
Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline Experience with FPGA Experience with Lab Windows CVI C / C programming Test Stand 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
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Baltimore, MD.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.