RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager, Manufacturing Test Software Engineering, Level 2 based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.
This position is 100% onsite.
In this role you will lead a team of Radio Frequency Counter Measure (RFCM) Manufacturing Test Software Engineers responsible for developing, deploying, and sustaining automated test software and systems that support the manufacturing acceptance and environmental testing of RFCM products including processors, digital and RF circuit card assemblies (CCAs), antennas, receivers, and more.
The position will be based out of Rolling Meadows, Illinois and will be 100 percent in the office.
As Manager, you will be responsible for seamless coordination and collaboration with your team and other Northrop Grumman organizations to ensure continued success in producing RFCM products through robust, scalable, and maintainable manufacturing test software solutions.
Manufacturing Engineering Managers thrive in an environment of daily unique challenges and close proximity to products. Managers who do well in this setting enjoy seeing their employees’ 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 Manufacturing Test Software Engineering team is comprised of Software Engineers responsible for all aspects of manufacturing test software to ensure success in our production contracts. Responsibilities include:
Architecture, design, development, verification, and maintenance of automated test software, test program sets, and related tools
Integration of test software with RFCM product test sets, fixtures, instrumentation, and data systems
Proposal preparation and support, including estimating software scope, cost, and schedule
Troubleshooting complex RFCM assemblies and associated test software issues in a fast-paced production environment
Continuous improvement of cost, test yields, cycle time, and software reliability/maintainability
A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with the following:
Leading or managing the design, development, or testing of technically challenging electronic assemblies and/or automated test systems
Project & Financial (Earned Value) Management
Leading or managing simultaneous technical and programmatic challenges
RFCM technology and system operation domain knowledge
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in writing
Excellence in presenting to executive leaders, peers, and other functions…