Engineer Electronics – Manufacturing Engineering (RF) 2/3
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join us as an Engineer Electronics - Manufacturing Engineering (RF) based on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL.
Manufacturing Engineers thrive in an environment of daily unique challenges and close proximity to products. Engineers who do well in this setting enjoy seeing their work perform in a test or a product, collaborate and communicate well across functions, and are innovative problem solvers. Best suited to this role are those who enjoy learning and bring a sense of urgency and energy to their tasks.
This position will support software efforts associated with testing Radio Frequency (RF) production hardware in a dynamic, fast-paced and technically challenging production environment.
This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location.
What you will get to do:
- Test Station Development: Lead and support Non-Recurring (NRE) test station development for RF products including requirements reviews, equipment selection and procurement, drawings, station build, validation, and development testing.
- Design Feedback: Identify design improvements for manufacturability to reduce assembly complexity and costs. Engage with Design Engineering to successfully incorporate changes.
- Support to Production: Coordinate with Design Engineering, Production technician, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality organizations to test RF products and provide solutions to support nonconformance repair procedures.
- Continuous improvement: Review of quality metrics to identify and lead efforts needed to implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.
- Project management: Leading and reporting day-to-day test engineering efforts, providing executive level presentation on current state of a project or on a plan to resolve a production level issue, performing earned value on non-recurring activities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication and leadership skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors.
This position may be filled at a level 2 or a level 3, depending on candidate experience.
Basic Qualifications for the Engineer Electronics (RF) (Level 2):
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master’s degree in equivalent fields.
- Experience with troubleshooting of hardware, software, or firmware issues
- Experience working hardware projects involving hardware design / development activities and/or integration and validation activities.
- Experience in managing small to medium scale projects or leading continuous improvement projects.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- US Citizenship required.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Engineer Electronics (RF) (Level 3):
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master’s degree in equivalent fields and minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with troubleshooting of hardware, software, or firmware issues
- Experience working hardware projects involving hardware design / development activities and/or integration and validation activities.
- Experience in managing small to medium scale projects or leading continuous improvement projects.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:
- 5 or more years of experience in electronic hardware Manufacturing environment
- Experience working with use of any RF test instruments such as (but not limited to) Performance Network Analyzer, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, etc.
- Prior hardware & 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.
- Familiarity with reading schematics and interpreting electrical one-lines.
- Active DoD Security Clearance.
- Experience in creating test procedures or developing/improving manufacturing processes
- Experience with Manufacturing software planning tools such as SAP or other ERP systems
- Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action methods.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,000.00 - $163,200.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.