at Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Requisition ID: R10119727
+ Category: Engineering
+ Location: Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America
+ Clearance Type: Secret
+ Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
+ Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
+ Travel Required: No
+ Positions Available: 3
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.
NG- Military Internship Program Description:
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 .The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members .
Responsibilities for this internship position are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives – Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:
+ Has served at least 180 days on active duty
+ Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
+ Will receive an honorable discharge
+ Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
+ Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
+ Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
Job Description:
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineer based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.
What You’ll get to Do:
+ Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
+ Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
+ Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
+ Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Basic Qualifications:
+ BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical degree (STEM degree) with 2+ years related experience or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical degree (STEM degree required)
+ Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving skills and Systems Thinking mindset
+ Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills
+ Strong work ethic and the ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment.
+ US Citizen and must have Active Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Recent experience creating integration and test, design verification test and flight test plans and procedures.
+ Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems evaluation
+ Experience creating integration and test, design verification test and flight test plans and procedures.
+ Experience turning concepts into reality through MATLAB implementation of new technologies
+ Knowledge of C, C++, CUDA, VHDL, OpenCL, SysML, Python, or other scripting languages
+ Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE) concepts and tools (Rhapsody)
+ Working knowledge of DOORS and ClearCase/ClearQuest
+ Experience in Electronic Warfare RF systems with real-time digital signal processing and threat scenario analysis
+ Understanding of RF propagation modeling, computational electromagnetics, wave theory, antenna design, and RF chain analysis.
+ Working knowledge of one of more of the following specialty areas for integration and test related to EO/IR/RF systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers,optics, detection and tracking.
+ Active TS clearance
Salary Range: $83,300 – $124,900
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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