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Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Technology

Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer

Baltimore, MDOnsiteFull TimePrincipal$108,800–$163,200 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Interim Secret Clearance
  • SAP
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Matlab
  • C++
  • Python
  • Software Architecture
  • Team Leadership
  • Electrical Engineering
  • STEM

Nice to have

  • Secret clearance
  • RF
  • antenna systems
  • nearfield
  • compact antenna range
  • RF test

Role summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer to join their Antenna Test Development Team. This role involves test software architecture and development for phased array testing and automated test processes, including data analysis. The engineer will lead test software development teams, mentor junior engineers, define software requirements, develop test plans, and lead integration efforts. Responsibilities also include supporting production test, troubleshooting, and collaborating with design engineering. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience is required, along with professional software development experience in languages like Matlab, C++, or Python, and leadership experience. An active Interim Secret Clearance is mandatory.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Interim SecretTRAVEL: No

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.

Help shape the future working with the most advanced radar systems in the industry! Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector Test Engineering organization is seeking a Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer to be an instrumental part of Northrop Grumman's Antenna Test Development Team.

What You'll Get to Do:

  • Test software architecture and development related to phased array testing
  • Test software architecture and development for automating test processes and data analysis
  • Lead test software development teams across multiple software projects 
  • Mentor early career engineers 
  • Define software requirements based on product test requirements 
  • Develop test plans and lead software integration efforts 
  • Support production test and lead troubleshooting efforts 
  • Collaborate with design engineering for hardware and test improvements
  • Maintain sensitivity to cost, schedule and quality as well as Northrop Grumman policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline with 5+ Years of relevant experience; or 3+ Years with Masters; or 0 Years with PhD 
  • Professional software development experience using languages such as Matlab, C++, Python, etc. 
  • Leadership experience through mentoring and/or team leadership 
  • Current Active Interim Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain/maintain SAP.
  • U.S. citizenship 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current Active Secret clearance with SAP
  • Software development experience with RF and antenna systems
  • Test software 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
  • Professional software development experience using MATLAB 
  • Professional software architecture experience 
  • Professional leadership experience leading software teams through software development projects 
  • Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc. 

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00The 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.

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