Sr Principal Antenna Test Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a Sr Principal Antenna Test Electronics Engineer to lead cross-discipline engineering teams on antenna test equipment and facility projects in Charlottesville, Virginia. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of relevant experience and expertise in RF, electrical, and mechanical testing.

You will manage project execution, develop schedules, and troubleshoot issues, all while working in a collaborative environment. A bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required, along with an active U.S. government secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Engineering or Test.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience leading technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams on test equipment projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Troubleshoot RF issues during antenna system tests.

Skills

Professional software development

Experience with RF test equipment

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

C++

Python

MATLAB

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 manufacturing operations in Waynesboro, Virginia support 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 a Sr Principal Antenna Test Electronics Engineer (T4)/ Project Lead to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.

What You'll Get To Do:

The Sr Principal Antenna Test Electronics Engineer will lead cross-discipline engineering teams, typically 5 engineers, across multiple projects related to antenna test equipment and antenna test facility projects. Projects are a mix of RF, electrical, and mechanical test equipment. Role will have project execution across multiple test cells for a specific program/product.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of test equipment projects
• Develop project execution plans and lead teams through weekly assignments
• Develop and maintain project schedules
• Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements
• Brief internal leadership on progress of work assigned
• Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings.
• Troubleshoot RF issues during test of advanced antenna systems
• Software development for automating test processes and data analysis
• Analyze test data and identify early trends

The selected candidate should be self‑motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

This position is contingent upon proposal/task award.

Basic Qualifications for the Sr Principal Antenna Test Electronics Engineer (T4) :

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM field (EE Degree preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of related experience in Engineering or Test; candidates with a Master’s degree need a minimum of 5 years of related experience in Engineering or Test.
• Current, active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Professional software development experience using languages such as C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.
• Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.
• Experience leading technical projects.
• Experience in development engineering of systems/products.
• Experience with the Design, Manufacturing or Test process.
• Experience developing and executing project schedules.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Software development experience with RF and antenna systems
• Test development experience in a nearfield 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.
• Experience with Tactical Software and Scripting Development in C,C#,VB,MATLAB

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

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.

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 the Northrop Grumman EEO website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Engineering