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# Antenna Test Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Waynesboro, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $118,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Analysis, C Sharp (Programming Language), MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Test Data, SC Clearance, Visual Basic Language
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1FB3373556C94AFE9A50D08CC6BB1DAD/job/

## About the Role

This position may be filled at a level 2 or 3, depending on the candidate's experience.

Basic Qualifications for the Antenna Test Engineer (Level 2):

 * 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 1 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

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Antenna Test Engineer (Level 3):

 * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline plus 5 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline plus 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 U.S. Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
 * U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:

 * 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
 * Current, active U.S Government Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance.

## Description

* 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


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