2026 Associate Electronics Engineer - Rolling Meadows IL

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

6d•$72,700 - $109,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. They have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Their 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. This is an entry-level opportunity for individuals interested in boosting their knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies. The role is for an Associate Electronics Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems) and will be located in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Requirements

Completing or has completed a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution.
Majoring in or having majored in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
Ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time.
Experience with troubleshooting of hardware, and test issues.
Experience with schematic generation such as Cadence.
Experience completing hardware projects involving hardware design / development activities and/or integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
Python and MATLAB experience.
Experience with programming languages such as C#, C, Java or Lab Windows CVI.
Prior hardware troubleshooting experience of test equipment or prime hardware.
Experience in troubleshooting unit under test.
Experience with RF Electronic systems in manufacturing or design (hardware, 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.
Familiarity with reading schematics and interpreting electrical one-lines.
Experience using GitHub.
Active DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting of hardware and test issues.
Schematic generation using tools like Cadence.
Completing hardware projects involving hardware design/development activities and/or integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget.
Working with RF Electronic systems in a manufacturing or design (hardware, firmware, etc.) environment.
Using test instruments such as Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, etc.
Reading schematics and interpreting electrical one-lines.
Using GitHub for version control.