Antenna Test Engineer -2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

71d•$72,700 - $131,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector Test Engineering organization is seeking an Associate Engineer / Engineer to be an instrumental part of Northrop Grumman's Test Engineering Team. This is a 2nd shift position. The role involves antenna test equipment design in support of factory phased array testing, integrating new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art facility, and designing test software and test equipment related to phased array testing. Responsibilities also include software development for automating test processes and data analysis, troubleshooting RF issues during test of advanced antenna systems, supporting technicians with troubleshooting and training, analyzing test data and identifying early trends, supporting program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions, and collaborating with design engineering for hardware and test improvements. The position requires maintaining sensitivity to cost, schedule, and quality, as well as Northrop Grumman policies and procedures. This position will be filled at either the Associate Antenna Test Engineer or the Antenna Test Engineer level.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM
Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.
Professional software development experience using languages such as C#, Visual Basic, MATLAB, Mate, etc.
Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
U.S. citizenship
Ability to work 2nd Shift.
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline plus 2 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline

Nice To Haves

Software development experience with RF and antenna systems
Test development experience in a nearfield and/ or compact antenna range
RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience
Familiarity with RF and antenna theory

Responsibilities

Antenna test equipment design in support of factory phased array testing
Integrate new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art facility
Test software and test equipment design related to phased array testing
Software development for automating test processes and data analysis
Troubleshoot RF issues during test of advanced antenna systems
Support technicians with troubleshooting and training
Analyze test data and identify early trends
Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
Collaborate with design engineering for hardware and test improvements
Maintain sensitivity to cost, schedule and quality as well as Northrop Grumman policies and procedures