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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing Systems Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Warner Robins, GA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** MATLAB, Microsoft Office, SAP ERP, Radio-Frequency Identification, SAP (Applications), SC Clearance, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/manufacturing-systems-engineer-principal-manufacturing-systems-engineer-warner-robins-ga-usa-58847101 ## About the Role maintain/upgrade legacy test stations * Assist with development of test requirements and improved testing capabilities * Use MATLAB for analysis and scripting * Operate MES, SAP, Teamcenter, and other browser-based applications * Utilize Microsoft Office suite * Create/modify site documentation, technical drawings, and customer deliverables * Evaluate customer warranty assets and determine failure root causes * Provide MRB support, testing, troubleshooting, and disposition decisions * Apply IPC/J-STD, AS9100, and ISO 9001 standards * Interface and communicate with leadership, engineering, and production * Travel at least 10% Tasks * Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or electronic-test environments + 2 years (or master's + 0 years) * Experience in a manufacturing environment * Working knowledge of SAP/ERP or a comparable system * Understanding of RF theory and principles * U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain a US Government Secret clearance * For aa hardware Bachelor's + 5 years (or master's + 3 years) in relevant field * Experience in a manufacturing environment (duplicate) * Proficiency in RF testing and troubleshooting (preferred) * Previous leadership experience (preferred) Key requirements * health insurance coverage * life and disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO) * bonus opportunities ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will support radar development and sustainment programs within IMS in Warner Robins, GA. You will work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot RF systems, upgrade test capabilities, and analyze failure causes using MATLAB and enterprise tools. Daily on-site collaboration, documentation, and interface with leadership are key. The role offers a path from engineer to principal, with travel and security clearance requirements. You will help shape dependable radar manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment. Compensation / Benefits * Support the APN241 program at the NGC site and customer location as an individual contributor and team member * Perform RF troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for radar systems, LRUs, LRMs, and CCAs * Collaborate across systems, manufacturing, test, equipment, material management, and process re-engineering * Conduct antenna-range testing * Provide lab support for hardware upgrades, sustainment, and testing; maintain/upgrade legacy test stations * Assist with development of test requirements and improved testing capabilities * Use MATLAB for analysis and scripting * Operate MES, SAP, Teamcenter, and other browser-based applications * Utilize Microsoft Office suite * Create/modify site documentation, technical drawings, and customer deliverables * Evaluate customer warranty assets and determine failure root causes * Provide MRB support, testing, troubleshooting, and disposition decisions * Apply IPC/J-STD, AS9100, and ISO 9001 standards * Interface and communicate with leadership, engineering, and production * Travel at least 10% Tasks * Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or electronic-test environments + 2 years (or master's + 0 years) * Experience in a manufacturing environment * Working knowledge of SAP/ERP or a comparable system * Understanding of RF theory and principles * U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain a US Government Secret clearance * For Principal: Bachelor's + 5 years (or master's + 3 years) in relevant field * Experience in a manufacturing environment (duplicate) * Proficiency in RF testing and troubleshooting (preferred) * Previous leadership experience (preferred) Key requirements * health insurance coverage * life and disability insurance * savings plan * Company paid holidays * paid time off (PTO) * bonus opportunities ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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