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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Maryland-Baltimore/Principal-RF-Digital-Power-Test-Engineer-4th-Shift_R10255806) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Principal RF/Digital/Power Test Engineer 4th Shift ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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 in Baltimore, MD seeks an Principal RF/Digital/Power Test Engineer 3 to join our team. This is a 4th 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, digital, and power 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, digital and power knowledgeable engineers who are passionate about monitoring and supporting product technical performance and maintaining product delivery schedules. The Principal RF/Digital/Power Test 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) actions 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 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 and power 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. Please note this is for a 4th shift position Basic Qualifications Principal RF/Digital/Power Test Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's 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 Digital engineering Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator Experience with Troubleshooting on the lower level and component level The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required. Ability to work 4th Shift (after training period on 1st shift) Preferred Qualifications for Principal RF/Digital Test and Development Engineer: Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline Experience with FPGAs Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming, Python TestStand 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 Current active Secret Security Clearance Experience investigating and qualifying drop-in semiconductor or passive component replacements to resolve supply-chain or parts-obsolescence roadblocks Experience configuring high-power bench setups featuring programmable AC/DC sources, electronic loads, and automated instrumentation sequences RFTBWI MANUMS MPR# Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 The 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit [http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: United States-Maryland-Baltimore - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Maryland-Baltimore/Principal-RF-Digital-Power-Test-Engineer-4th-Shift_R10255806) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [2027 Associate Pathways Electronics Engineer / Pathways Electronics Engineer - Linthicum MD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/5874b62074096bce721a/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ### [2027 Materials/Chemical Engineer Intern - Baltimore MD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/bcf237bd2639b4b4df32/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ### [Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit - Engineering Program Execution Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/50c2c7c1e2e3dcb95bef/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ### [Antenna Test Engineer / Principal Antenna Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/fd7a1ae7100a356eba9a/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ### [Antenna Test Engineer 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/293c484d8b9764abfb4e/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Test Engineer II - Power Supply](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/03492ae9e6bf3d38191d/) BAE Systems · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States ### [Electrical Engineer - Digital, Analog, & Power Supply](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/0203e5604095df347a31/) BAE Systems · Austin, Texas, United States ### [Digital & Power Circuit Design Engineer, Sr Staff - Andover, MA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e0ddb995db079a6874dc/) Lockheed Martin · Andover, MA ### [Silicon Test Engineer (Digital)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/465dd9e94c5f6e1bb6e1/) Qualcomm · Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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