Engineer Embedded Software

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

16d•$87,600 - $131,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems) to join their team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role supports software efforts for testing Radio Frequency (RF) production hardware in a dynamic, fast-paced, and technically challenging production environment. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver with a collaborative and innovative approach, possessing strong self-accountability, speed, resilience, courage, vision, and team-building skills. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of test software development, from requirements to validation and release, collaborating closely with Design Engineers, Test Hardware Engineers, Quality Assurance Engineers, and Manufacturing Technicians. The position involves supporting acceptance testing of Shop Replaceable Units and acceptance testing and environmental screening at the payload (Line Replaceable Unit) level, specifically for aerial, military-grade, or space-grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields with 0 or 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 completing software projects involving 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.

Nice To Haves

Python and MATLAB experience.
Experience with schematic generation such as Cadence.
Prior software troubleshooting 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.
Familiarity with reading schematics and interpreting electrical one-lines.
Experience using GitHub.
Active DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Review and update software governing test equipment operation.
Troubleshoot discrepancies in software packages.
Coordinate with various engineering and production teams to meet contractual acceptance testing and environmental screening commitments.
Investigate, design, and provide solutions for new or modified testing requirements.
Generate and maintain Manufacturing Acceptance testing procedures and Environmental Screening procedures.
Develop and maintain hardware drawings of test equipment and fixtures.
Review quality metrics to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure testability in new and updated product designs.
Design and maintain Manufacturing Acceptance testing fixtures and stations for functional and environmental testing, including test station concepts (Schematics, block diagram, simulations, test requirement creation).
Interface and communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.
Build strong professional relationships with other Manufacturing disciplines.
Utilize strong decision-making skills and maintain a high ethical standard.