Principal Engineer Electronics – Manufacturing Engineering (RF)

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.

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 .

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.

This position will support software efforts associated with testing Radio Frequency (RF) production hardware in a dynamic, fast-paced and technically challenging production environment.

Behavioral Traits sought out:

• The Manufacturing Process 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:
• a) High levels of Self-accountability and Ownership
• b) Acts with Speed
• c) Responds to Challenges with Resilience
• d) Leads with Courage
• e) Sets vision for the assigned products
• f) Builds a High Performing Team

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location.

This position is contingent upon funding/contract award.

What you will get to do:

• Test Station Development: 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.
• Design Feedback: Identify design improvements for manufacturability to reduce assembly complexity and costs. Engage with Design Engineering to successfully incorporate changes.