Staff Engineer Electronics- Antenna Test
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Baltimore, MD, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$169k - $254k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop software architecture and software for phased-array testing.
- Automate test processes and data analysis.
- Lead software development teams across multiple software projects.
- Mentor early-career engineers and provide team leadership.
- Define software requirements based on product test requirements.
- Develop test plans and lead software integration efforts.
- Support production testing and lead troubleshooting efforts.
- Collaborate with design engineering on hardware and test improvements.
- Maintain awareness of cost, schedule, quality, and company policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience, a master’s degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD with 8 years of experience.
- Professional software development experience using C++, Python, or similar languages.
- Professional software architecture experience.
- Professional leadership experience leading software teams through development projects.
- Leadership experience through mentoring or team leadership.
- Experience with electrical or RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
- Current active Secret clearance with Special Access Program access.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Preferred: software development experience with RF and antenna systems.
- Preferred: test software development experience in a nearfield or compact antenna range.
- Preferred: RF test or antenna test/range experience.
- Preferred: familiarity with RF and antenna theory.
- Preferred: professional software development experience using MATLAB.
Benefits
- Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off are provided.
- No relocation assistance is available.
- No travel is required.
- The position requires clearance at start: SAP.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).