Sr. Principal Antenna Test Engineer
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Verona, VA, USA, Baltimore, MD, USA |
| Salary | $118600 – $196700 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline plus or 6 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++, Python, MATLAB, etc.
- Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
- U.S. citizenship
Responsibilities
- 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
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