RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 looking for you to join our team as an Electrical Engineer, T2, based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.

Our team works with pride across business units, functional groups, and customers toward a common goal: To protect our troops. Our work is unique, challenging, and rewarding, but most of all, it is work that makes a difference.

The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering team, where they will work on the Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) suite of products as a Test Engineer.

What You’ll get to Do:
Researches, designs, develops, tests, and identifies improvements / corrective actions for a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including Lasers, Laser Transmitters, Ultraviolet sensors, Infrared sensors, system Processors along with an assortment of test equipment and associated systems.

Troubleshooting production hardware to determine the root cause of failures and identify corrective actionsSupport production floor and test techniciansLead/support non-recurring (NRE) projectsOptimizing processes to reduce costs and increase throughputMaintaining processes and procedures in accordance with ISO standardsWorking with suppliers to resolve technical hardware issuesCreating and analyzing metrics/data analysisHardware integration and testCreate engineering documentation (change notices, parts lists, bills of materials, test reports, test procedures)Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsProficient in MS Office

Basic Qualifications Electrical Engineer, T2: 

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience; or Master of Science (MS) degree in an equivalent field.Experience with troubleshooting electronic hardware - basic RF or Digital troubleshooting.Working knowledge of test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, power supplies, network analyzers, etc.The ability to obtain a Secret ClearanceU.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications Electrical Engineer, T2:

Experience with lasers and opticsExperience with Data analysis and root cause / corrective actionsExperience in troubleshooting test stationsExperience in troubleshooting manufacturing unit hardwareExperience in coding to create scripts/automationExperience in Python / C# is a plus.

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: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.