Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer for the Antenna Test Development Team. You will develop and test software for phased array systems, lead multiple projects, and mentor early career engineers while ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related STEM) with 5+ years of relevant experience (or 3+ with a Masters) and an active Interim Secret clearance with the ability

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience; or 3+ years with MS; or 0 years with PhD
• Proficient software development in MATLAB, C++, Python; strong testing mindset
• Experience leading software teams and mentoring junior engineers
• Current Active Interim Secret Clearance, ability to obtain SAP
• U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

• Test software architecture and development for phased array testing
• Automate test processes and data analysis
• Lead test software development teams across projects
• Mentor early career engineers
• Define software requirements from product test needs
• Develop test plans and coordinate software integration
• Support production test and troubleshoot issues
• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware/test improvements
• Maintain cost, schedule, and quality compliance

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Python

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science 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: Interim Secret TRAVEL: No

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. Help shape the future working with the most advanced radar systems in the industry! Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector Test Engineering organization is seeking a Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer to be an instrumental part of Northrop Grumman's Antenna Test Development Team.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Test software architecture and development related to phased array testing


• Test software architecture and development for automating 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 test and lead troubleshooting efforts


• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware and test improvements


• Maintain sensitivity to cost, schedule and quality as well as Northrop Grumman policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline with 5+ Years of relevant experience; or 3+ Years with Masters; or 0 Years with PhD


• Professional software development experience using languages such as Matlab, C++, Python, etc.


• Leadership experience through mentoring and/or team leadership


• Current Active Interim Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain/maintain SAP.


• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Active Secret clearance with SAP


• Software development experience with RF and antenna systems


• Test software development experience in a nearfield and/or compact antenna range


• RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience


• Familiarity with RF and antenna theoryProfessional 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 meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 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.

Benefits:

• 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.


• In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

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.

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.

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