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Hardware Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems)

Northrop Grumman
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Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
Sep 20, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as aHardwareEngineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems)based out ofRolling Meadows, IL.

Manufacturing Engineers thrive in an environment of daily unique challenges andclose proximityto products. Partnering with production, successful test engineers lead troubleshooting and ensure excellence in hardware and software. 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 supporthardwareefforts associated with testing Radio Frequency (RF) production hardware in a dynamic, fast-paced and technically challenging production environment.

Behavioral Traits sought out:

  • The ManufacturingHardwareEngineers 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 individual will be responsible for all aspects of test software development from requirements capture through final validation and release. A successful person in this role will be very effective at leading collaboration with the product Design Engineer, the TestHardware Engineer, the Quality Assurance Engineer and the Manufacturing Technician. This position would include providing needed efforts to set up and support the acceptance testing of the Shop Replaceable Units, as well as acceptance testing and environmental screening at the payload (Line Replaceable Unit) level. This position will support aerial, military-grade, or space-grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems.

What you will get to do:

  • SupporttoProduction: Review and make needed updates tohardwaregoverning how test equipment operates. Troubleshoot discrepancies inhardware designs. Coordinate with Electrical Design Engineering, Software & Firmware Engineering, Production technician, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality organizations to meet contractual acceptance testing and environmental screening commitments.

  • Hardwaredesign -schematics,coding & integration/validation: Investigate, design, and provide solutions to meet new or modified testing requirements.

  • Test procedure development/Maintenance: Generate and maintain/revise Manufacturing Acceptance testing procedures, Environmental Screening procedures, hardware drawings of test equipment and fixtures.

  • Continuous improvement: Review of quality metrics to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, defects.

  • Testability reviews: Collaborate with design engineering to achieve testability in new and updated product design.

  • Test station/fixture development:Designand maintain/revise Manufacturing Acceptance testingfixture and stations for functional and environmental testing. This includes test station concepts (Schematics,block diagram, simulations, test requirement creation)

  • Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.

Building a strong professional relationship with other Manufacturing disciplines (Process Engineering, Project Management, Shop Operations, Mission Assurance), strong decision-making skills and a high-level ethical standard is essential. 

Basic Qualifications for the Manufacturing Test Engineer (RF Systems):

  • Bachelor of Science degreein Electricaland/or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field with a minimum of5 years relevant experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields with3or more years of experience.

  • Experience with programming languages such as C#, C, Java or Lab Windows CVI

  • Experience with troubleshooting of hardware, software, or firmware issues

  • Experience completingHardwareprojects involvinghardware &software design / development activities and/or integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

  • US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications for the Manufacturing TesthardwareEngineer (RF Systems):

  • Python and MATLAB experience.

  • Experience withschematic generation such as Cadence.

  • Priorhardwaretroubleshooting experience of test equipment or prime hardware.

  • Experience in troubleshooting unit under test.

  • Experience with RF Electronic systems in manufacturing or design (software, firmware, etc.) environment.

  • Experience working with use of any test instruments such as (but not limited to) Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, etc.

  • Experience reading schematics and interpreting electrical one-lines.

  • Experience using GitHub.

  • Active Secret Security Clearance.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00The 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.

Job ID

R10232534
About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

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