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# Principal Antenna Test Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Architecture, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, SC Clearance
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9227773/principal-antenna-test-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 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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## Description

* 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