Software Test Engineer Electronic

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 sector is seeking a Software Test Engineer Electronic , to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Our teams work with pride across business units toward a common goal: global security. Together, we protect our troops, public safety, information, and our planet. It's unique work. It's challenging and rewarding. But most of all, it's work that makes a difference. Join us to advance your career. We'll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security. This position will be in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot production hardware to determine the root cause of failures and document and identify corrective actions.

• Work with suppliers to resolve technical hardware issues.

• Support production floor operators and test technicians in a timely fashion.

• Optimize processes to reduce cost and increase throughput.

• Maintain processes and procedures in accordance with ISO standards.

• Data mine, create, and analyze metrics to target cost improvements.

• Support hardware integration and testing.

• Create engineering documentation (change notices, parts lists, bills of materials, test reports, and test procedures)

• Support transition technologies from design to production.

• Develop and design test stations.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related STEM field and BW with 2+ years of experience in system testing and debugging to the component level, or in Digital/Analog circuit design.

• Proficiency in working with programming in .NET C#.

• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

• Basic electronics ability to read and interpret a schematic.

• Previous experience in the use of oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, electronic loads, function waveform generators, frequency counter/timers, and other troubleshooting tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software.

• Experience with C and Object-Oriented C++ programming.

• Experience with Test Stand and/or, Labview

• Experience with networking and troubleshooting test stations and computers.

• Basic knowledge of optics, fiber optics, and/or Lasers

• Experience with Jira, BitBucket or GitHub

• Experience with RF equipment.

• Experience with controlling instruments via GPIB, USB, or Ethernet interfaces.

• Experience with configuring/adding test HW to computers. Examples: GPIB Interfaces, Serial Port Interfaces, Ethernet Interfaces, 1553 Interfaces, Frame Grabbers

• Experience with designing and documenting test fixtures and consoles.

• Six-sigma experience plus.

• Experience presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical personnel.

• Previous experience in RF signal analysis utilizing vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and signal generators.

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Salary Range: $83,300 - $124,900

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit ~~~ . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.