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$98,900 - $148,300
Unspecified
Rolling Meadows, IL (On-Site/Office)
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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Process Engineer based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.
Manufacturing Engineers thrive in an environment of unique daily challenges near products. Partnering with production, successful Process 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 role are those who enjoy learning and bring a sense of urgency and energy to their tasks.
As a Process Engineer on Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering team, you will contribute to the development and support of advanced products such as Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture (EO DAS), Internal FLIR Targeting System (IFTS), and Electro-Optical Subsystem (EOSS) Systems. Your responsibilities will span research, design, development, procurement, testing, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a variety of electronic and electro-optical equipment-including lasers, infrared sensors, fiber optics, and related production and test systems.
What you will get to do:
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Process Engineer:
Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Process Engineer:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
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!
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Primary 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.
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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Process Engineer based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.
Manufacturing Engineers thrive in an environment of unique daily challenges near products. Partnering with production, successful Process 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 role are those who enjoy learning and bring a sense of urgency and energy to their tasks.
As a Process Engineer on Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering team, you will contribute to the development and support of advanced products such as Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture (EO DAS), Internal FLIR Targeting System (IFTS), and Electro-Optical Subsystem (EOSS) Systems. Your responsibilities will span research, design, development, procurement, testing, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a variety of electronic and electro-optical equipment-including lasers, infrared sensors, fiber optics, and related production and test systems.
What you will get to do:
- Research, design, develop, procure, test, maintain, and implement improvements or corrective actions for electronic and electro-optical equipment (e.g., lasers, infrared sensors, fiber optic systems, and test hardware).
- Support repair and sustainment of EO DAS sensors and integrated FLIR targeting systems.
- Design and validate new manufacturing processes and custom fixtures.
- Create and maintain manufacturing engineering documentation, including change notices, routing instructions, and electronic work instructions (eWI).
- Provide technical guidance and engineering assessments to production technicians, including failure analysis, process methodology, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Troubleshoot production hardware to identify root causes and recommend corrective measures.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical hardware issues.
- Develop and analyze performance metrics to drive cost reductions and efficiency gains.
- Apply continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
- Assume the role of lead Process Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Process Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 3 or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience in process development, fixture design, troubleshooting, hardware design, and manufacturing.
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings and working in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Execution System.
- Technical writing experience, including the creation of work instructions.
- Prior leadership experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Process Engineer:
- Six Sigma Certification.
- Experience with infrared camera systems, laser welding, and electro-optical systems.
- Previous Northrop Grumman work experience.
- Experience in test and validation of electronic or circuit card assemblies.
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, and engineering software tools such as NX or other CAD software.
- Active security clearance.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
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!
#MPR
Primary 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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