Principal or SR Principal Software Engineer – Antenna Test
- Location:
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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 or Sr. Principle Software Engineer - Antenna Test 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
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, and Paid Time Off. Additional benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development and a 9/80 schedule at many sites. https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/
This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Antenna Test Engineer, or a Sr Principal Antenna Test Engineer based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer - Antenna Test:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline with 5 Years of relevant experience; 3 Years with Masters
Professional software development experience using languages such as C++, Python, etc.
Leadership experience through mentoring and/or team leadership
Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
U.S. citizenship
Basic Qualifications for an Sr Principal Software Engineer - Antenna Test:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline with 9 Years of relevant experience; 7 Years with Masters
Professional software development experience using languages such as C++, Python, etc.
Leadership experience through mentoring and/or team leadership
Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
U.S. citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
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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