Antenna Test Engineer – RF, Automation & Weekend Shift

ngc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Antenna Test Engineer for its Mission Systems Sector, Test Engineering team. The role involves integrating new equipment, testing phased array systems, and developing software to automate tests.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, RF test experience, and a current Secret clearance. Weekend shifts are required and citizenship is required for government-related work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with electrical and RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Professional software development experience using languages such as C#, MATLAB, Visual Basic.
• Current Active Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to work weekend shift.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RF test experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Programming in C#, MATLAB

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meter

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

MATLAB

C#

Visual Basic

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Antenna Test Engineer for its Mission Systems Sector, Test Engineering team. The role involves integrating new equipment, testing phased array systems, and developing software to automate tests.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, RF test experience, and a current Secret clearance. Weekend shifts are required and citizenship is required for government-related work.