Antenna Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Antenna Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman designing test equipment for phased array systems. Involved in software development and team collaboration for troubleshooting and improvements.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,300 - $118,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline plus 2 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline plus 0 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 U.S. Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP).
U.S. citizenship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 schedule at many sites

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Hard Skills & Tools

antenna test equipment designphased array testingsoftware developmentdata analysistroubleshooting RF issuestest data analysisroot cause analysiscorrective actionsC#MATLAB

Soft Skills

collaborationtraining supportcost sensitivityschedule sensitivityquality sensitivity

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringMaster of Science in Electrical EngineeringU.S. Government Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) eligibility