Hardware Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 108,800 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking a Hardware Engineer specialized in Manufacturing Test Engineering for RF Systems. The candidate will lead collaborations to ensure test hardware meets requirements, troubleshoot designs, and coordinate across engineering disciplines.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in programming languages such as C# or Java. Northrop Grumman offers a robust benefits package along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or a Master's with 3+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure meeting hardware requirements.
• Set up and support testing of hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot and review hardware governing test equipment.

Skills

Programming in C#, C, Java, or Lab Windows CVI

Troubleshooting hardware, software, or firmware issues

Strong collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

GitHub

Oscilloscope

Signal generator

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Job description

Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Hardware Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems) based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. This role supports hardware efforts associated with testing RF production hardware in a dynamic, fast-paced and technically challenging production environment. We seek individuals with a pioneering spirit, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to solve problems across functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with product Design Engineer, Test Hardware Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer and Manufacturing Technician to ensure test hardware and software meet requirements.
• Set up and support acceptance testing of Shop Replaceable Units and environmental screening at the payload (Line Replaceable Unit) level.
• Review and update hardware governing how test equipment operates; troubleshoot discrepancies in hardware designs.
• Coordinate with Electrical Design Engineering, Software & Firmware Engineering, Production technicians, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality to meet contractual acceptance testing and environmental screening commitments.
• Investigate, design, and provide solutions to meet new or modified testing requirements; develop and maintain test procedures for Manufacturing Acceptance testing and Environmental Screening.
• Design and maintain/revise test fixtures and stations for functional and environmental testing; develop test station concepts including schematics, block diagrams, simulations, and test requirement creation.
• Interface with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors; build strong professional relationships with Manufacturing disciplines and uphold high ethical standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or related STEM field with at least 5 years of relevant experience; or Master of Science with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with programming languages such as C#, C, Java or Lab Windows CVI.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, or firmware issues; experience completing hardware projects involving hardware and software design/development and/or integration and validation on schedule and budget.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Python and MATLAB experience.
• Experience with schematic generation such as Cadence; prior hardware troubleshooting experience of test equipment or prime hardware.
• Experience in troubleshooting units under test; experience with RF electronic systems in manufacturing or design (software, firmware, etc.).
• Experience using test instruments such as oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, etc.; reading schematics and electrical one-lines.
• Experience using GitHub; active Secret Security Clearance.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Benefits include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and more.

Additional Details

• Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available.
• Clearance: Secret required for start; Secret clearance suggested; U.S. citizenship required for this role due to government programs.
• Travel: Up to 10% of the time.
• #MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 with eligibility for additional compensation such as overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives where applicable.

The application period and EEO statements are administered in accordance with company policy. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in pay transparency in our job postings. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions involving government clearance.