Principal Engineer Electronics – Manufacturing Engineering (RF)

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 is seeking a Principal Engineer Electronics to work on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role focuses on testing Radio Frequency (RF) production hardware and includes responsibilities such as leading Non-Recurring test station development and coordinating with multiple engineering teams.

Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with significant experience in hardware troubleshooting and RF testing. The position offers a competitive salary range and a variety of benefits, including health and education assistance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support testing of RF production hardware.
• Lead development of Non-Recurring test stations.
• Identify design improvements for manufacturability.
• Coordinate with various engineering teams for testing.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Experience with RF test instruments

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Performance Network Analyzer

Signal Generator

Spectrum Analyzer

Oscilloscope

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join us as a Principal Engineer Electronics – Manufacturing Engineering (RF) based on‑site in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Responsibilities

• Support software efforts associated with testing Radio Frequency (RF) production hardware in a dynamic, fast‑paced and technically challenging production environment.
• Lead and support Non‑Recurring (NRE) test station development for EOIR products including requirements reviews, equipment selection and procurement, drawings, station build, validation, and development testing.
• Identify design improvements for manufacturability to reduce assembly complexity and costs, and engage with Design Engineering to incorporate changes.
• Coordinate with Design Engineering, Production technician, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Quality organizations to test EOIR products and provide solutions to support nonconformance repair procedures.
• Review quality metrics to identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.
• Lead and report day‑to‑day test engineering efforts, provide executive‑level presentations on current state of a project or on a plan to resolve a production level issue, and perform earned value on non‑recurring activities.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with hardware and calibration/testing methodology.
• Experience with RF test instruments such as Performance Network Analyzer, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, software or firmware issues.
• Experience completing hardware projects involving hardware design/development activities and/or integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget.
• Experience managing small to medium scale projects or leading continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (Active DoD Security Clearance).
• US Citizenship required.
• Preferred: ≥5 years in electronic hardware manufacturing environment; experience troubleshooting unit under test; familiarity with schematics and electrical one‑lines; experience with manufacturing processes; familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems; experience with Root Cause Corrective Action methods.

Benefits

• Health plan
• Savings plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Training and development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
• Other additional benefits

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00. This range is a general guideline; final compensation will incorporate factors such as scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience.

EEO Statement

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.