At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Hardware Engineer (Level 2) to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in San Diego, CA and will be for 2nd Shift.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s San Diego Operations Test Engineering Department. The department supports the Communication Systems (CS) Business Unit and Secure Processing and Networking (SPAN) Business Unit within the Networked Information Solutions (NIS) Division of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. This position is fulltime onsite and is located at the Rancho Carmel campus in San Diego and will also support our Spectrum campus in San Diego if needed. This role reports to the Test Engineering Manager in San Diego. Our expertise is in delivering complex communications solutions to enable modern battlefields and support communications missions.
What You'll Get to Do
Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware
Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries
Analyze test data and identify early trends
Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions
Support technicians through troubleshoot and training
Monitor product yields and aggressively work to maintain program yield targets
Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation finding, and corrective actions
Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams
Basic Qualifications Hardware Engineer (Level 2)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 2 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 0 years of experience.
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams
Experience with RF test equipment such as an oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, and signal generators
Experience with RF/Digital hardware and software
Basic Understanding of VHDL Concepts & Programming
Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical/electro-mechanical hardware
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications
U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Experience with FPGAs, VHDL programming, advanced troubleshooting techniques
Education Background in Electrical or Software Engineering
Familiarity with Manufacturing Operations
Familiarity with the Agile process
LABVIEW or TestStand Experience
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
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.
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.
