Initial training/product familiarization will take place in Baltimore MD and Rolling Meadows IL NGC facilities on a temporary basis and as needed.****
What You’ll get to Do
Join our Field Engineering organization and leverage your digital testing experience as a member of the F-35 Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EODAS) Sustainment Support team.
In this role, you’ll help monitor and maintain product technical performance while applying your expertise to support mission-critical systems. You'll be based and work at the F35 Warner Robins Depot at Warner Robins, GA, and will support the testing, troubleshooting and repair of EODAS hardware. Activities will range from hands-on testing; to analysis of failure trends, root cause/corrective actions; and attending program meetings to report yields, problems, and corrective actions. In addition, as the on-site engineer you will provide engineering technical support to resolve customer issues, and work in collaboration with Rolling Meadows and BWI EODAS team as needed to resolve customer issues and provide status reports to the technical and management team.
Roles and Responsibilities
Direct customer (Prime and USG) daily interface at the Warner Robins AFB
Support and provide on-the-job training for technicians
Test set maintenance and repair of test set failures are required
Troubleshoot and support sensor hardware while working with customer technicians
Analyze test data and identify early trends
Compile data and recommend changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, or new testing requirements to NG Engineering
Collaborate with engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions
Support technicians through troubleshooting and training
Collaborate with the local customer and with NG engineering in developing root cause and corrective actions
Research, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including complex electro optical sensors, subsystems, and test equipment components
Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation findings, and corrective actions
Prioritize work, manage multiple technical tasks, and execute with limited oversight
Work with a team and independently as well without day-to-day direction
Success in this role comes from applying strong analytical skills to review requirements, test scenarios and plans, implement processes while communicating effectively across teams. A self-directed, organized, detail-oriented approach—as well as a collaborative mindset—will help you thrive in this position.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 8+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in one of these disciplines with 5+ years of related experience.
Experience with specialized test equipment (scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator) and tools used to troubleshoot and repair
Experience with concepts of circuit design and troubleshooting
Experience with maintenance of test set and repair
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including experience using Microsoft Office tools
Ability to work both independently with minimal direction and collaboratively in a team environment
U.S Citizenship and active/current U.S. Government Secret clearance required
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of electro-optics and laser technology
Circuit card assembly (CCA) level test experience
Experience with automated testing
Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
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.
