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Northrop Grumman lists this Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer opportunity in rolling meadows, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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.
We are seeking capable, talented, and motivated team-contributors at our Northrop Grumman Rolling Meadows site. Our products range from advanced sensing technologies to state-of-the-art targeting and tracking systems that are deployed in Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) and Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) systems. These systems are designed, developed, built, integrated, and tested by the capable folks at our company to protect the lives of US and Allied warfighters in present and future conflicts. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Systems Engineering Roles at Rolling Meadows include, but are not limited to, Systems Engineering Design, Modeling & Simulation, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mission Modeling, Systems Integration, Systems Testing, Systems Validation, and more.
This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location.
This position may be contingent upon funding/contract award, special access program, and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.
This position can be filled at the Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications For Systems Engineer
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical degree with 2+ years of Related experience or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field
Experience troubleshooting of hardware, software, and firmware issues
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance
Basic Qualifications For Principal Systems Engineer
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical degree with 5+ years of related experience; OR MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field with 3+ years related experience; OR, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field with 1+ year of related experience
Experience troubleshooting of hardware, software, and firmware issues
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems evaluation
Experience performing Design Verification Tests, Environmental Qualification Testing, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Qualification Testing
Working knowledge of DOORS and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs)
Working knowledge of one or more of the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, sensors, optics, RFEW systems, DSP, antenna design, computational electromagnetics, RF test equipment
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo)
Has 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 scriptsAbility and willingness to work independently with little oversight or direction
Ability and willingness to travel
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Worksite address
rolling meadows, IL, 60008, US
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