Senior Staff Semiconductor RF Test Engineer
- US citizenship
- Secret clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $184k–$276k a year. Open test engineer jobs in Maryland post a median of $155k a year, the middle half $135k–$211k, across 9 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.
About the job
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.
The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Senior Staff Semiconductor RF Test Engineerfor our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs.
Northrop Grumman’s ATL semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Silicon Germanium, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide, Carbon Nanotubes) and providing leading-edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable several Northrop Grumman’s ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems.
Join us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn with a variety of challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms. Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities from development to sustainment process engineering.
ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly. The candidate must be a strong team participant, have excellent communication skills, and be resourceful and multitalented. A strong understanding of semiconductor technology and microelectronic manufacturing test methodologies is essential.
The Senior Staff Semiconductor RF Test Engineer will have a technical lead/test architect role in the development and execution of high power packaged transistors test solutions for various III-V fab technologies and levels of integrations.
The individual will be responsible for understanding product test requirements, architecting new test solutions to meet such requirements, developing necessary software and hardware components, and performing verification and validation work required for engineering and production test release. The individual will develop test board interfaces to allow data collection of various parameters.
These interfaces may include PCBs with various functionalities. Senior Staff Semiconductor RF Test Engineeris expected to lead the development of innovations and technologies in manufacturing IC test solutions to help the ATL test team solve difficult, and often unique, test problems.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to team/peer training and certification, participation in program discussions for test planning, test cost & schedule development, and assisting management with building resource and test strategy development.
The candidate must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills. #NGATL ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 14 years of related experience; Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 12 years of experience; PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 9 years of experience - Direct semiconductor test software and hardware development experience - Prior test lead or test architect experience, working on developing production test solutions - Direct experience in leading a team of test or product engineers, responsible for talent development and training - Hands-on hardware skills including probe card and package part fixture/DIB design & coordinating layout & assembly - Software skills in a modern language such as C#, Python, C++ or Java - U.S.
Citizenship required. - The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience or proof of innovative test solution development and implementation (IP disclosures/patents) - Knowledge of various fab technologies/processes, including deep node silicon and III-V devices - Experience developing test solutions for MMICs and RFICs at various frequency ranges and power levels, High Power RF Amplifiers, and Low Noise Amplifiers - Direct experience in preparing and presenting presentations to cross-functional teams and senior executives - Active participation & experience in presenting at various technical conferences #NGMCFab Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
From Northrop Grumman's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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