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Field Service Engineer - Entry level
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Entry Level Developer information
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| Aspect | Entry Level Developer | Junior Software Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Associate degree or coding bootcamp certification | Similar; often an associate degree or equivalent experience |
| Work Environment | Entry-level projects, supervised tasks | Collaborative team settings, basic coding tasks |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, startups, IT departments | Software firms, tech departments, consulting firms |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
Both roles typically require similar foundational skills and certifications, with slight differences in job responsibilities. Entry Level Developers focus on learning and supporting projects, while Junior Software Engineers often have more technical responsibilities. The terms are often used interchangeably, but understanding these nuances helps in job search and career planning.
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As an entry-level developer, your duties are to work as part of a team to develop a piece of software or an application for a computer or web browser. Your responsibilities vary depending on your specific assignment. As an entry-level developer, you may assist in multiple aspects of the project while you determine a more specific career path. Your duties include working with QA testers to troubleshoot bugs in your programs, programming specific portions of the app or software, and collaborating with programmers, developers, and other technical professionals to understand and clarify the goals of the application.
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Full-time
Medical, Life, PTO
Posted 5 days ago
Northrop Grumman rating
8.2
Based on 361 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
88th of 538 rated manufacturers
Job description
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription
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.
The Electronic Warfare and Targeting (EWT) Business Unit in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Supplier Quality team, reporting to the Supplier Quality EWT BU Manager. This position is instrumental in driving the supply base to provide consistently high-quality parts to support our customers.
This position can be hired at a level 2 or a level 3/Principal
What You Get to Do:
- Represent Northrop Grumman to the supply chain with credibility, confidence and professionalism
- Engage in Program activities to identify and quantify supplier performance as a proactive risk mitigation
- Represent Supplier Performance Management (SPM) at various program reviews and review boards including but not limited to Configuration Control Board (CCB), Material Review Board (MRB), Program Management Reviews (PMR), Design/Peer Reviews, Manufacturing/Test Readiness Reviews and Corrective Action Board (CAB)
- Perform Specification/Drawing Compliance Reviews, First Article Inspections and support Receiving Inspection on various categories of hardware such as PWBs, CCAs, cables and connectors, microelectronics, electro-mechanical systems, and mechanical components & assemblies
- Collaborate with Program Quality to ensure appropriate quality requirements for programs are identified and flowed to suppliers
- Analyze and interpret data to identify suppliers' process issues and develop solutions
- Perform process and product audits along with capacity assessments to ensure the supplier's processes are robust and capable, as well as compliant to Military and Space requirements.
- Initiate and manage SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Reports) to address nonconforming material by working cross-functionally identify root cause and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented
- Initiate and manage SDRs (Supplier Deviation Requests) to address nonconforming material by working cross-functionally with Global Supply Chain, Engineering, & Suppliers
- Review and Approve FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) in accordance with AS9102 to ensure that Suppliers are able to ship product in a timely manner
- Effectively perform supplier risk assessment activities designed to identify and quantify the probability and impact the supply chain may have in support of proposal & business development efforts
- Execute and oversee supplier Manufacturing Readiness Assessments in accordance with the DoD MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Desk book
- Lead cross-functional teams in pursuit of supplier performance improvements aligned to department and organizational goals
- Understand continuous process improvement (CI) and effectively develop and execute CI initiatives
- Support the development of entry level engineers to ensure team effectiveness and promote knowledge transfer across the organization
- Travel up to 25% of the time to suppliers, as required, to oversee quality investigations and complete design reviews
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Basic Qualifications for the Level 2:
- 2 or more years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science engineering, or biomedical engineering
- Experience in Root Cause/Corrective Action investigations
- US Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ISO9001 and AS9100 Requirements
- Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) & types of Engineering Drawings as described in ASME Y14.5 & Y14.24
- Experience with Special Processing such as Chemical Conversions, Anodic Coatings, Brazing, etc. as specified in MIL Specs such as MIL-A-8625 and MIL-DTL-5541
- Experience with J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, 610, 620 or MIL-STD-883
- Experience with the DoD MRA (Manufacturing Readiness Assessment) Guidebook
- Experience creating supplier management plans in support of NAR (Non-Advocate Review)/ICE (Independent Cost Evaluation) activities
- Current active Government Secret Clearance, or higher
Basic Qualifications for the Level 3:
- 5 or more years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science engineering, or biomedical engineering
- Experience in Root Cause/Corrective Action investigations
- US Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ISO9001 and AS9100 Requirements
- Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) & types of Engineering Drawings as described in ASME Y14.5 & Y14.24
- Experience with Special Processing such as Chemical Conversions, Anodic Coatings, Brazing, etc. as specified in MIL Specs such as MIL-A-8625 and MIL-DTL-5541
- Experience with J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, 610, 620 or MIL-STD-883
- Experience with the DoD MRA (Manufacturing Readiness Assessment) Guidebook
- Experience creating supplier management plans in support of NAR (Non-Advocate Review)/ICE (Independent Cost Evaluation) activities
- Current active Government Secret Clearance, or higher
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00
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.
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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.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939