Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman2 days ago
Baltimore, MD, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$109k - $163k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop test software for phased-array and antenna testing.
- Automate test processes and data analysis.
- Lead software development teams across multiple projects and mentor early-career engineers.
- 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 to improve hardware and testing.
- Manage cost, schedule, quality, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD with 0 years of experience.
- Professional software development experience using MATLAB, C++, Python, or similar languages.
- Leadership experience through mentoring or team leadership.
- Current active Interim Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP access.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Preferred qualifications include an active Secret clearance with SAP, RF and antenna systems software experience, nearfield or compact antenna range test software experience, RF or antenna test experience, RF and antenna theory knowledge, MATLAB experience, software architecture experience, and experience leading software teams.
- Experience with electrical or RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators is preferred.
Benefits
- Annual base salary range of $108,800 to $163,200.
- Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
- No relocation assistance is available.
- No travel is required.
- Interim Secret clearance is required to start.
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).