Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer-level contributors for its Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) team at the Rolling Meadows site. The team develops, builds, integrates, and tests advanced sensing, targeting, and tracking systems used in Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) and Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) applications. The Integration & Test Engineer conducts integration testing and evaluates complex electronics systems, from hardware and software design through aircraft installation. Work may include generating test plans, procedures, automation, and reports, and executing system integration, design verification, and qualification testing in system integration labs or offsite locations. The role provides exposure to systems engineering processes across a product lifecycle and to the operation of the systems being developed. The position is full-time and on-site in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. It is contingent upon funding or contract award, special access program requirements, and obtaining and maintaining the required U.S. Government security clearance. The role may be filled at either the Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer level, based on the applicable qualifications. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is listed as 10% of the time.
Requirements
- For Systems Engineer level: bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field and 2 or more years of related experience; or a master's degree in one of these fields.
- For Principal Systems Engineer level: bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field and 5 or more years of related experience; or a master's degree in one of these fields and 3 or more years of related experience; or a Ph.D. in one of these fields.
- Experience documenting, testing, and troubleshooting integrated hardware, software, and firmware for production systems.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across disciplines while working under cost and schedule constraints.
- Experience creating and delivering technical presentations.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain at least a Secret clearance, with additional customer-specified clearance as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an integration and test environment evaluating complex electronic systems.
- Experience performing Design Verification Tests, Environmental Qualification Testing, and Electromagnetic Interference Qualification Testing.
- Working knowledge of DOORS and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs).
- Working knowledge of one or more specialty areas: EOIR systems, sensors, optics, RFEW systems, DSP, antenna design, computational electromagnetics, or RF test equipment.
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools, including Cameo.
- Demonstrated experience applying basic systems-engineering principles to develop and execute integration-test plans.
- Knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Python, or other scripting languages.
- Experience writing and executing test scripts.
- Ability and willingness to work independently with little oversight or direction.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Generate test plans, test procedures, test automation, and test reports.
- Execute integration test activities, including system integration, design verification, and qualification tests.
- Integrate, test, evaluate, document, and troubleshoot complex electronics systems containing hardware, software, and firmware.
- Support testing from hardware/software design through aircraft installation.
- Work as part of the Systems Engineering Integration & Test team across a product's lifecycle.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
- Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
