Forces To Invent The Future
EngineerEmbeddedSoftware
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“Engineer Embedded Software at Forces To Invent The Future. Skills: Embedded Software Engineering, Manufacturing Test Engineering, RF Systems. Support to Production. Review and update software governing test equipment”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce cost; Reduce cycle time; Reduce defects
Industry & Context.
Problem solvers; Troubleshooting discrepancies; Investigate, design, and provide solutions
Relocation assistance: No, Clearance required for start: No, Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time, US Citizenship required, Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years relevant OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields with 0 or more years of experience, Experience with hardware and calibration / testing methodology, Experience working with use of any test instruments, Experience with programming languages such as C#, C, LabVIEW or Lab Windows CVI, Experience with troubleshooting of hardware, software, or firmware issues, Experience completing software projects involving software design / development activities and/or integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget, Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, US Citizenship required
Nice to Have
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, Experience using GitHub, Active DoD Security Clearance
What You'll Do.
Support to Production
Review and update software governing test equipment
Troubleshoot discrepancies in software packages
Coordinate with organizations to meet commitments
and provide solutions for testing requirements
Generate and maintain/revise Manufacturing Acceptance testing procedures
Generate and maintain/revise Environmental Screening procedures
Generate and maintain/revise hardware drawings of test equipment
Review quality metrics to identify and implement continuous
Collaborate with design engineering to achieve testability
Support acceptance testing of Shop Replaceable Units
Support acceptance testing and environmental screening at the
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration across functional groups; Collaboration with product Design Engineer; Collaboration with Test Hardware Engineer; Collaboration with Quality Assurance Engineer; Collaboration with Manufacturing Technician; Collaboration with Electrical Design Engineering; Collaboration with Software & Firmware Engineering; Collaboration with Project Management; Collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering; Collaboration with Industrial Engineering; Collaboration with Quality organizations; Collaboration with Manufacturing disciplines
Communication Scope
Interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership; Communicate with clients; Communicate with vendors
Process & Methodology
Project Management
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. 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 (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a **Embedded Software Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems)** based out of **Rolling Meadows, IL.** Manufacturing Engineers thrive in an environment of daily unique challenges and close proximity to products. Partnering with production, successful test engineers lead troubleshooting and ensure excellence in hardware and software. 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 ro
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