Antenna Test Engineer / Principal Antenna Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

1d • $87,600 - $163,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Antenna Test Engineer at level 2 or Principal Antenna Test Engineer at level 3. The role focuses on test software architecture and development for phased-array testing, test-process automation, and data analysis. The engineer will lead software teams and integration efforts, support production testing and troubleshooting, and work with design engineering on hardware and test improvements. The position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SAP clearance to start; U.S. citizenship is required. No relocation assistance is available, and travel is not required.

Requirements

• For level 2: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline and 2 or more years of relevant experience, or 0 years with a master's degree.
• For level 3: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline and 5 or more years of relevant experience, or 3 or more years with a master's degree, or 0 years with a Ph.D.
• Professional software development experience using languages such as MATLAB, C++, or Python.
• Current active Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP clearance to start.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Software development experience with RF and antenna systems.
• Test software development experience in a near-field and/or compact antenna range.
• RF test experience and/or antenna test or range experience.
• Familiarity with RF and antenna theory.
• Professional software development experience using MATLAB.
• Professional software architecture experience.
• Professional leadership experience leading software teams through software development projects.
• Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

Responsibilities

• Develop test software architecture and software for phased-array testing.
• Develop software to automate test processes and data analysis.
• Lead test software development teams across multiple software projects.
• Mentor early-career engineers.
• Define software requirements based on product test requirements.
• Develop test plans and lead software integration efforts.
• Support production testing and lead troubleshooting efforts.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve hardware and testing.
• Maintain sensitivity to cost, schedule, quality, and Northrop Grumman policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level