Antenna Test Engineer / Principal Antenna Test Engineer
Northrop Grumman
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Baltimore, MD · Posted October 19, 2026
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About the job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP
TRAVEL: 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.
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
This position can be filled at either a level 2 or level 3 .
Basic Qualifications for an Antenna Test Software Engineer 2:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline with 2+ Years of relevant experience; 0 Years with Masters
Professional software development experience using languages such as MATLAB, C++, Python, etc.
Current Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance to start.
U.S. citizenship
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer 3:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline with 5+ Years of relevant experience; 3+ Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD
Professional software development experience using languages such as MATLAB, C++, Python, etc.
Current Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance to start.
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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
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.