Principal Embedded RF Test Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems). The role focuses on test software for RF production hardware, collaborating with design, test hardware, QA and manufacturing teams.

The position requires a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years (MA/MS with 3+ years) and skills in C#/C/Java or LabWindows CVI, plus debugging hardware/firmware issues.

Qualifications

• BS EE/CS with 5+ years or MS with 3+ years.
• Experience with programming languages such as C#, C, Java or LabWindows CVI.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, or firmware issues.
• Experience completing software projects involving design, development and validation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Review and update software governing test equipment and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Design, integrate, validate test software to meet requirements.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing acceptance testing procedures and fixtures.
• Drive continuous improvement using quality metrics.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve testability.
• Develop test stations/fixtures and schematic concepts for testing.

Skills

C#

C

Java

LabWindows CVI

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Python

MATLAB

GitHub

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems). The role focuses on test software for RF production hardware, collaborating with design, test hardware, QA and manufacturing teams.

The position requires a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years (MA/MS with 3+ years) and skills in C#/C/Java or LabWindows CVI, plus debugging hardware/firmware issues.