Sr. Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer (RF Systems)

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 135,800 - 203,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer for Manufacturing Test Engineering in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role involves leading efforts to establish testing capabilities for advanced Electronic Warfare Systems. Ideal candidates enjoy tackling unique challenges and thrive in collaborative environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in engineering, with strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and programming knowledge in C#, C++, or Java.

Benefits include health plans, savings plans, and education assistance among others during your career with us.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience for Bachelor's, or 6 years for Master's.
• Experience leading medium-scale technical projects in Electronics or Aerospace.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in standing up testing capability for Electronic Warfare Systems.
• Shape requirements for Acceptance Testing during hardware design.
• Report progress to multiple levels of leadership.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

C#

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Aerospace or related STEM field

Master's in equivalent fields

Tools

Test equipment design

Test fixture design

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission‑enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Sr. Principal Engineer, Electronics (TPM, MSE) – Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems) – Rolling Meadows, IL

Located on‑site in Rolling Meadows, IL, this role will lead efforts needed in standing up, modifying and/or sustaining testing capability for aerial, military‑grade, or space‑grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems.

Manufacturing Engineers thrive in an environment of daily unique challenges and close proximity to products. Engineers who do well in this setting enjoy seeing their work perform in a test or a product, collaborate and communicate well across functions, and are innovative problem solvers. Best suited to this role are those who enjoy learning and bring a sense of urgency and energy to their tasks.

What You Will Get To Do

As a Technical Leader, this individual will be responsible for:

• Shaping requirements for Acceptance Testing and Environmental Screening during prime hardware design phase. [Positioning the org for success by providing needed technical involvement prior to, or at the start of manufacturing / productionization efforts]
• Leading & driving to on schedule and on budget completion of Test capability stand up, modification or sustainment. This includes leading & driving Test equipment and/or test fixture design efforts, software coding and integration efforts, other manufacturing engineering relevant efforts. [Demonstrating technical leadership to ensure NRE activities progress at positive SPI & CPI]
• Reporting progress at multiple levels of leadership. [Leading Executive level presentations]
• Performing Earned Value to track progress and put mitigation in place to address schedule or cost risks. [CAM]
• Leading key internal or customer events such as (but not limited to) Manufacturing Readiness Reviews.

High‑level ethical standards, strong decision‑making skills, and building a strong professional relationship / leading cross‑functional collaborative effort with other disciplines are essential.

Behavioral Traits Sought Out

• The Manufacturing Engineers are expected to be problem solvers with the ability to provide results that are innovative and often achieved through collaboration across functional groups.
• We seek individuals with proven excellence in the following 6 core competencies:
• Takes high levels of Self‑accountability and Ownership
• Acts with Speed
• Responds to Challenges with Resilience
• Leads with Courage
• Sets vision for the assigned products
• Builds a High Performing Team

This position is contingent upon funding/contract award.

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer (RF Systems)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Aerospace or related STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's in equivalent fields with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience leading medium‑scale technical projects in Electronics and/or Aerospace industry with limited assistance.
• Experience in design of test equipment or test fixture or prime (sell‑off) hardware.
• Experience using C#, C++, Java, C or related programming language.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer (RF Systems)

• Experience with Electronic Warfare System or sub‑system (especially with RF products).
• Experience as IPT, Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Technical Project Manager or discipline level technical leadership.
• Experience in leading relevant portion of internal or customer milestone events (such as Preliminary or Critical Design Review events – PDR/CDR, Manufacturing or Technology Readiness Reviews – MRR or TRR, Non‑Advocate Reviews - NAR).
• CAM certification.
• Active DoD Security Clearance.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and 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.