Antenna Test Engineer or Principal Antenna Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Antenna Test Engineer to join our Central Virginia manufacturing Test Engineering Team. You will design and integrate RF test equipment for phased array testing, develop automation software, and troubleshoot complex RF systems in a fast-paced environment. The role requires active U.S.

Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with opportunities to mentor technicians and collaborate with design engineers on hardware improvements.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM with 2+ years experience; or M.S. with 1+ years.
• Experience with electrical/RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator).
• Professional software development using C#, Visual Basic, MATLAB.
• Current, active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with ability to obtain SAP.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design antenna test equipment for factory phased array testing.
• Integrate new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Test software and test equipment related to phased array testing.
• Develop software to automate tests and analyze data.
• Troubleshoot RF issues during tests.
• Support technicians with troubleshooting and training.
• Analyze test data and identify trends.
• Assist in root cause/corrective action discussions with programs.
• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware/test improvements.
• Maintain cost, schedule and quality per Northrop Grumman policies.

Skills

RF test equipment

C# programming

MATLAB

US citizenship

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meter

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our Blue Ridge Advanced Manufacturing Center in Waynesboro, Virginia supports production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.

We are looking for you to join our team as an Antenna Test Engineer / Principal Antenna Test Engineer to be an instrumental part of Northrop Grumman's Central Virginia manufacturing Test Engineering Team.

What You'll Get To Do

• 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

This position may be filled at a level 2 or 3, depending on the candidate's experience.

Basic Qualifications for the Antenna Test Engineer (Level 2)

• 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 plus 1 or more years of relevant experience
• 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 U.S. Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP).
• U.S. citizenship

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Antenna Test Engineer (Level 3)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline plus 5 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline plus 3 or more years of relevant experience
• 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 U.S. Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels

• 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
• Current, active U.S Government Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance.

What We Can Offer You

• Health Plan, Savings Plan, and Paid Time Off.
• Additional benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development and a 9/80 schedule at many sites.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Primary Level Salary Range

$79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.