Lead RF Antenna Test Engineer — Automation & Analysis

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Waynesboro, VA, is seeking an Antenna Test Engineer to design and test phased array equipment, integrating new programs in a modern facility. The role supports RF testing, data analysis, and collaboration with design engineering to improve hardware and test processes.

Required are a degree in Electrical Engineering and active U.S. Secret Clearance; experience with RF test gear and software development in C#, MATLAB or Visual Basic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 2+ years experience; or MS plus 0+ years.
• Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator).
• Proficiency in software development with languages such as C#, Visual Basic, MATLAB.

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 for phased array testing.
• Develop software to automate test processes and data analysis.
• Troubleshoot RF issues during tests of advanced antenna systems.
• Support technicians with troubleshooting and training.
• Analyze test data and identify early trends.
• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware/test improvements.

Skills

RF test experience

C#

MATLAB

Team collaboration

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 Corp. in Waynesboro, VA, is seeking an Antenna Test Engineer to design and test phased array equipment, integrating new programs in a modern facility. The role supports RF testing, data analysis, and collaboration with design engineering to improve hardware and test processes.

Required are a degree in Electrical Engineering and active U.S. Secret Clearance; experience with RF test gear and software development in C#, MATLAB or Visual Basic.