Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our Blue Ridge Advanced Manufacturing Center in Waynesboro, Virginia supports production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.

We are looking for you to join our team as an RF Test Engineer to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.

• Integrate new equipment and programs in a state-of-the-art facility
• Test software and test equipment integration related to RF sensors
• Execute test and troubleshoot RF issues during test
• Support technicians with troubleshooting
• 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 may be filled at a level 2 or 3, depending on the candidate's experience.

• Bachelor of Science degree plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in test or electronics; or a Master of Science degree. Candidates with a High School diploma and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in test or electronics or an Associates degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in test or electronics will also be considered.
• Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.
• Professional software control and use experience using languages such as C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.
• Current, active U.S.Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Bachelor of Science degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in test or electronics; or a Master of Science degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in test or electronics. Candidates with a High School diploma and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in test or electronics or an Associates degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in test or electronics will also be considered.
• Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.
• Professional software control and use experience using languages such as C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.
• Current, active U.S.Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Software development experience with RF and antenna systems
• Test development experience in a nearfield antenna range
• RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience
• Familiarity with RF and antenna theory

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that…