Manager Rf Test Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.
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.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, Level 2 based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.
This position is 100% onsite.
The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering 2 will lead a team of Manufacturing Test Engineers charted to support our Transmitter, Travelling Wave Tube (TWT) and Integrated Microwave Assembly (IMA) products deployed in Radio Frequency (RF) Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.
What you will get to do:
As Manager you will be responsible for seamless coordination and collaboration with your team and other NGC organizations to ensure Northrop Grumman's continued success in developing and maintaining production test capability as well as continuously improving production cost, test yields and cycle time of EW systems and sub-components.
This RF Manufacturing Engineering Test team is comprised of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineers who are responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing Test including: proposal preparation, capacity monitoring/forecasting, development and implementation of RF test equipment and software, troubleshooting of recurring production hardware (complex RF assemblies) used in our EW systems and continuous improvement to improve the recurring production cost, test yields, cycle time of EW systems and sub-components. The products operate, typically, between S to Ka bands with power dissipations up to multiple kilowatts. Commonly used test software includes C#, NITM LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI.
A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with the following:

• Leading in a high visibility role
• Managing multiple simultaneous technical and programmatic challenges
• Project & Financial (Earned Value) Management
• Electronic Warfare technology and system operation domain knowledge
• Clearly and concisely communicating both verbally and in writing. Excellence in presenting to executive leaders, peers and other functions as well as all levels throughout their own organization.
• Developing and maintaining a Continuous Improvement culture. Demonstrating a commitment to improvement across products and processes. Emphasizing the importance of the DMAIC process and data driven decision making to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Leading and developing people.

The ideal individual will possess:

• Very strong leadership skills to set and champion objectives as well as guide the methods and approach of the team.
• The ability to be assertive while respectful and to collaborate skillfully across functional organizations.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic and demanding (technically, programmatically) environment.
• Extremely effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager, Electronics Engineering 2:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; OR a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or design.
• Experience Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience reading and understanding product drawings and specifications.
• The ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications for the Manager, Electronics Engineering 2:

• Prior experience in a management position for a technical team. Success in the management of engineers during the design or manufacture of military-grade electronics equipment.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing with a specific focus on test engineering for military-grade hardware.
• Project & Financial (Earned Value) Management
• Electronic Warfare technology and system operation domain experience
• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of Radio Frequency test equipment and test software.
• Training, certification and practical application of Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma (DMAIC) tools
• Active DoD Security Clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Experience in the use and application of the National Instruments LabVIEW programming environment
• Experience in the use and application of National Instruments Micosoft C# programming environment.
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that 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!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
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.