• Design , integrate, validate, and release software for Acceptance Testing of LRUs and System level sell-off supporting multiple Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) including Processors, Sensors, Transmitters and system-level testing.
• Collaborate with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to coordinate cross-functional test software development from requirements capture through final validation and release, and driving collaboration among product design engineers, test hardware engineers, quality assurance engineers, and manufacturing technicians.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Manufacturing Acceptance Test and Environmental Screening procedures.
• Review testability of products and collaborate with design engineering to achieve testability in new and updated product design.

• The Manufacturing Software Engineers are expected to be problem solvers with the ability to provide results that are innovative and often achieved through collaboration across functional groups.
• We seek individuals with proven excellence in the following 6 core competencies:
• a) High levels of Self-accountability and Ownership
• b) Acts with Speed
• c) Responds to Challenges with Resilience
• d) Leads with Courage
• e) Sets vision for the assigned products
• f) Builds a High Performing Team

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location., * Familiarity with communication protocols including RS-232, GPIB, TCP/IP

• Familiarity with reading schematics and interpreting electrical one-lines., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master’s degree in equivalent fields with 0 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience using C# / C / C++ Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications for the Embedded Software Engineer (IRCM):

• 2 or more years of experience in electronic hardware Manufacturing environment and/or electronic hardware software or firmware design environment preferred.
• Experience with use of lab test instruments such as (but not limited to) Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Power Supplies, Power Meters.
• Experience developing automated test software
• Prior software troubleshooting experience of test equipment or prime hardware.
• Experience developing in Visual Studios
• Experience developing in LabView / TestStand
• Experience using GitHub.
• Active DoD Security Clearance.

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!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.

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, Embedded Software - Manufacturing Test Engineering (IRCM) based on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL .