Manager Manufacturing Test Software Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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, Manufacturing Test Software Engineering, Level 2  based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. This position is 100% onsite. This requisition is for multiple Manufacturing Test Software Engineering roles: In the first role, you will lead a team of Infrared Counter Measure (IRCM) Manufacturing Test Software Engineers responsible for developing, deploying, and sustaining automated test software and systems that support the manufacturing acceptance testing of IRCM products including processors, sensors, laser tracker assemblies, and more. In the second role, you will lead a team of Radio Frequency Counter Measure (RFCM) Manufacturing Test Software Engineers responsible for developing, deploying, and sustaining automated test software and systems that support the manufacturing acceptance and environmental testing of RFCM products including processors, digital and RF circuit card assemblies (CCAs), antennas, receivers, and more. Both positions will be based out of Rolling Meadows, Illinois and are 100 percent in the office. As Manager, you will be responsible for seamless coordination and collaboration with your team and other Northrop Grumman organizations to ensure continued success in producing IRCM / RFCM products through robust, scalable, and maintainable manufacturing test software solutions. Manufacturing Engineering Managers thrive in an environment of daily unique challenges and close proximity to products. Managers who do well in this setting enjoy seeing their employees’ 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. This Manufacturing Test Software Engineering team is comprised of Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineers responsible for all aspects of manufacturing test software to ensure success in our production contracts. Responsibilities include: Architecture, design, development, verification, and maintenance of automated test software, test program sets, and related tools Integration of test software with IRCM / RFCM product test sets, fixtures, instrumentation, and data systems Proposal preparation and support, including estimating software scope, cost, and schedule Troubleshooting complex IRCM / RFCM assemblies and associated test software issues in a fast-paced production environment Continuous improvement of cost, test yields, cycle time, and software reliability/maintainability A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience