Associate Systems Engineer - Integration & Test

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Integration & Test Engineer at the Rolling Meadows, IL site. You will conduct integration testing from hardware/software design through aircraft installation to ensure systems work reliably on EOIR/RFEW platforms.

The role requires a BS or MS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of related experience, knowledge of test execution, and programming in MATLAB/C/C++/Python. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field with 2+ years of related experience or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Familiarity with test execution, diagnostics, and formal requirement decomposition with traceability and verification.
• Familiarity with airborne RF/EW Systems & related technologies.
• Proficient in MATLAB, C, C++, C#, and/or Python.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Generate test plans, test procedures, test automation, test reports, and execution of integration test activities (system integration, design verification tests, qualification tests) in system integration labs (SILs) or offsite locations.
• As part of the SEIT team, gain understanding of the systems engineering process across a product's lifecycle and how systems operate.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated electronics systems meet performance and reliability requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Test execution

RF/EW knowledge

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng or related

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng or related

Tools

DOORS

Cameo MBSE

Job description

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.

We are seeking capable, talented, and motivated team-contributors at our Northrop Grumman Rolling Meadows site.

Our products range from advanced sensing technologies to state-of-the-art targeting and tracking systems that are deployed in Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) and Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) systems. These systems are designed, developed, built, integrated, and tested by the capable folks at our company to protect the lives of US and Allied warfighters in present and future conflicts.

Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

As an Integration & Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will conduct integration testing and evaluate complex electronics systems from hardware/software design through aircraft installation to ensure that the systems we make work - and work well.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for an Integration & Test Engineer may include generation of test plans, test procedures, test automation, test reports, and execution of integration test activities (system integration, design verification tests, qualification tests, etc.) in system integration labs (SILs) or offsite locations.

As a part of the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) team, an Integration & Test Engineer gains an understanding of the systems engineering process across a product's lifecycle and gains a full appreciation for how the systems operate.

Location

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location.

Security Clearance

This position is contingent upon funding/contract award, special access program, and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start. U.S. Citizenship is required. Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance as necessary. Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree with 2+ years of related experience or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• Familiarity with test execution, diagnostics, and formal requirement decomposition with traceability and verification.
• Familiarity with airborne Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RF/EW) Systems & related technologies.
• Proficient in at least one of the following programming environments: MATLAB, C, C++, C#, and/or Python.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems evaluation
• Experience performing Design Verification Tests, Environmental Qualification Testing, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Qualification Testing
• Working knowledge of DOORS and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs)
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, sensors, optics, RFEW systems, DSP, antenna design, computational electromagnetics, RF test equipment
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo)
• Has demonstrated experience applying basic systems‑engineering principles to develop and execute integration‑test plans
• Knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Python, or other scripting languages
• Experience writing and executing test scripts
• Ability and willingness to work independently with little oversight or direction
• Ability and willingness to travel

Primary Level Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,700.00 - $109,100.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.