Principal or SR Principal Software Engineer - Antenna Test

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. Help shape the future working with the most advanced radar systems in the industry!  Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector Test Engineering organization is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principle Software Engineer - Antenna Test to be an instrumental part of Northrop Grumman's Antenna Test Development Team.  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  What We Can Offer You:  Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, and Paid Time Off. Additional benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development and a 9/80 schedule at many sites. This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Antenna Test Engineer, or a Sr Principal Antenna Test Engineer based on the qualifications below. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer - Antenna Test:   Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline with 5 Years of relevant experience; 3 Years with Masters Professional software development experience using languages such as C++, Python, etc. Leadership experience through mentoring and/or team leadership Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance U.S. citizenship Basic Qualifications for an Sr Principal Software Engineer - Antenna Test:   Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline with 9 Years of relevant experience; 7 Years with Masters Professional software development experience using languages such as C++, Python, etc. Leadership experience through mentoring and/or team leadership Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance 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.