> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4030731-engineer-hardware-2nd-shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4030731-engineer-hardware-2nd-shift). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer Hardware (2nd Shift) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $83,400.0 - $125,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Digital Electronics, LabVIEW, Test Data, Scripting, Break Fix - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.beyondsandiego.com/job.asp?id=3476161484&tx=TT4138TYV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 2 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree * Experience performing essential electrical and RF troubleshooting using equipment such as but not limited to: Multimeter, Network/Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, etc. * Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams * Understanding of Power Amplifiers * Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical/electro-mechanical hardware * Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance * Must be a US Citizen., * MS degree in Electrical Engineering, or related fields, with specialization in RF. * Experience of C, C++, LabVIEW or other scripting languages * Experience with Power Amplifiers and advanced troubleshooting techniques * Active Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Top Secret clearance. ## Description * 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 Scheduled telework days can be approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Standard shift hours are 2:30 p.m. to midnight.