Manager Manufacturing Test Software Engineering 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Manager, Manufacturing Test Software Engineering, Level 2, based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. This is a 100% onsite position leading a team of Radio Frequency Counter Measure (RFCM) Manufacturing Test Software Engineers. The team develops, deploys, and sustains automated test software and systems for manufacturing acceptance and environmental testing of RFCM products, including processors, digital and RF circuit card assemblies, antennas, and receivers. The manager coordinates and collaborates with the team and other Northrop Grumman organizations to support production through robust, scalable, and maintainable manufacturing test software. The role involves leading software engineering work close to the products in a technically and programmatically demanding production environment, working across functions, and driving continuous improvement. The team is responsible for the architecture, design, development, verification, and maintenance of automated test software, test program sets, and related tools; integration with product test sets, fixtures, instrumentation, and data systems; proposal preparation and support; troubleshooting complex assemblies and software issues; and improving cost, test yields, cycle time, and software reliability and maintainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant work experience; or a master's degree in the same fields and at least 6 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience leading and developing teams and projects.
- Experience in manufacturing test software, automated test systems, or electronic assembly design.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead or manage the design, development, or testing of technically challenging electronic assemblies and/or automated test systems.
- Ability to manage simultaneous technical and programmatic challenges.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to executive leaders, peers, other functions, and all levels of the organization.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, demanding production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a management or leadership position on a technical team.
- Experience leading engineers during the design, development, or manufacture of military-grade electronics equipment.
- Experience in electronics manufacturing, particularly test engineering and test software for military-grade RF/microwave hardware.
- Project and Financial (Earned Value) Management experience.
- IRCM/RFCM technology and system operation domain experience.
- Demonstrated experience designing and developing IRCM test equipment and associated automated test software.
- Active DoD security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of RFCM Manufacturing Test Software Engineers.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the team and other Northrop Grumman organizations to support RFCM product manufacturing.
- Lead architecture, design, development, verification, and maintenance of automated test software, test program sets, and related tools.
- Oversee integration of test software with RFCM product test sets, fixtures, instrumentation, and data systems.
- Support proposal preparation, including estimating software scope, cost, and schedule.
- Guide troubleshooting of complex RFCM assemblies and associated test software issues in a production environment.
- Drive continuous improvement in cost, test yields, cycle time, and software reliability and maintainability.
- Set and champion team objectives, guide the team's methods and approach, and develop a continuous improvement culture.
- Manage project and financial (Earned Value) activities and simultaneous technical and programmatic challenges.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule where available
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
