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# Hardware Engineer - Principal Manufacturing Test Engineering (RF Systems) at NGC

Compensation · Listed in posting

$108,800 – $163,200/yr

**Location**
: Rolling Meadows, Illinois

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 15, 2026

## Description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer (RF Systems) in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, to support production testing of radio-frequency hardware for aerial, military-grade, or space-grade electronic warfare systems and subsystems. The role covers test software development, hardware design, troubleshooting, test procedures, fixtures, environmental screening, acceptance testing, and continuous improvement, while collaborating with design, manufacturing, quality, and other engineering organizations. The position requires a relevant engineering degree, at least five years of relevant experience or a master's degree with three years of experience, programming and hardware troubleshooting experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. The base salary range is $108,800 to $163,200, with possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.

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