Principal Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems)

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Principal Electronics Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems) based in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role focuses on test station hardware efforts for testing RF production hardware in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include leading test development from requirements capture through final validation and release, collaborating with Design Engineering, Test Hardware Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Technicians

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master of Science with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting hardware and test issues; experience with schematic generation (Cadence).
• Experience with hardware design/development and integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead test development from requirements capture through final validation and release.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Test Hardware Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Technicians to support test station hardware and acceptance testing of Shop Replaceable Units and Line Replaceable Unit level payload environmental screening.
• Coordinate with Production, Design Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality organizations to test and provide solutions for nonconformance systems and contractual acceptance testing.
• Design, debug, and validate test stations; develop and maintain testing procedures (Manufacturing Acceptance testing procedures and Environmental Screening procedures).
• Develop test fixtures and test station concepts (schematics, block diagrams, simulations, test requirement creation) and ensure interfaces with multiple leadership levels, clients, and vendors.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure testability and support continuous improvement in cost, cycle time, and defect reduction.

Skills

Test development

Troubleshooting hardware

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

GitHub

LabWindows/CVI

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Principal Electronics Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems) based in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role focuses on test station hardware efforts for testing RF production hardware in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and ethical standards, and supports a culture of intellectual curiosity and mission-oriented solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead test development from requirements capture through final validation and release.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Test Hardware Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Technicians to support test station hardware and acceptance testing of Shop Replaceable Units and Line Replaceable Unit level payload environmental screening.
• Coordinate with Production, Design Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality organizations to test and provide solutions for nonconformance systems and contractual acceptance testing.
• Design, debug, and validate test stations; develop and maintain testing procedures (Manufacturing Acceptance testing procedures and Environmental Screening procedures).
• Develop test fixtures and test station concepts (schematics, block diagrams, simulations, test requirement creation) and ensure interfaces with multiple leadership levels, clients, and vendors.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure testability and support continuous improvement in cost, cycle time, and defect reduction.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master of Science with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting hardware and test issues; experience with schematic generation (e.g., Cadence).
• Experience with hardware design/development and integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Python and MATLAB experience; experience with programming languages such as C#, C, Java or LabWindows/CVI.
• Experience with schematic generation (Cadence) and hardware troubleshooting of test equipment or prime hardware.
• Experience with RF electronic systems in manufacturing or design (hardware, firmware, etc.).
• Experience with test instruments (oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, etc.) and reading schematics/one-lines.
• Experience with GitHub and active DoD security clearance.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that supports growth and mutual success. Benefits include health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, 9/80 work schedule where available, and more.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00. The range is a general guideline; base offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply depending on the position. Long-term incentives may be available for certain roles.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for government clearance positions. EEO and pay transparency information can be found at the company website. For applicants, information on updating contact information or login is provided in the candidate portal.