Principal Antenna Test / Sr Principal Antenna Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector Test Engineering organization is seeking Principal / Sr Principal Antenna Test Engineer to be an instrumental part of Northrop Grumman's Test Engineering Team.  This position will be in Sykesville, MD.

What You'll Get to Do: 

• 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 

This position will be filled at either the Principal Antenna Test Engineer or the Sr Principal Antenna Test Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Antenna Test Engineer: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline 5+ or more years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline 3+ or more 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#, Visual Basic, MATLAB, Mate, etc. 

• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

• U.S. citizenship

Basic Qualifications for the Sr Principal Antenna Test Engineer: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline 8+ or more years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline 6+ or more 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#, Visual Basic, MATLAB, Mate, etc. 

• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Software development experience with RF and antenna systems 

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

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

• Familiarity with RF and antenna theory 

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

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.