Sr Principal Engineer Electronics

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionJoin Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking an Electrical Engineer, T4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Our teams work with pride across business units toward a common goal: global security. Together, we protect our troops, public safety, information, and our planet. It''s unique work. It''s challenging and rewarding. But most of all, its work that makes a difference. Join us and broaden your career. We''ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.This position will be located in Rolling Meadows, IL. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman''s Manufacturing Engineering team, where they will work on Infrared Countermeasures suite of products as a Test Engineer.Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Researches, designs, develops, tests and identifies improvements / corrective actions for a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including Infrared sensors and System Processors along with an assortment of test equipment and associated systems. Having experience in programming in C++, National Instruments Labwindows/CVI and/or Labview is a plus.* Troubleshoot production hardware to determine root cause of failures and identify corrective actions* Support production floor and test technicians* Optimize processes to reduce cost and increase throughput* Maintain process and procedures in accordance with ISO standards* Work with suppliers to resolve technical hardware issues* Create and analyze metrics to target cost improvements* Hardware integration and test* Test equipment development* Create engineering documentation (change notices, parts lists, bills of materials, test reports, test procedures)Basic Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering technology with 9+ years of related experienceExcellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skillsProficient in MS officeAbility to obtain a Secret Clearance and US CitizenshipPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor''s degree in Electrical EngineeringExperience with Laser test equipmentExperience with data mining / correlation studiesNetworking and troubleshooting test stationsMANUMSSalary Range: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Created: 2025-09-06