Reliability Engineer Level 2/3

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Rolling Meadows
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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’s Mission Systems has an opening for a Reliability Engineer Level 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Rolling Meadows, IL and will support the Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) product line. A successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, monitoring, and verifying subsystem reliability & maintainability (R&M) performance requirements and ensuring that R&M program requirements are achieved. Responsibilities Perform reliability predictions in accordance with industry standards. Perform reliability and maintainability analysis such as Failure, Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR). Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations in accordance with Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) processes. Competencies for Success: Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to manage time and multi-task. Ability to solve problems. Ability to drive projects and processes. This position can be filled at the Reliability Engineer Level 2 or Reliability Engineer Level 3 (Principal) based on specific requirements. This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor of Science from an accredited college/university with 2 years of experience OR Master of Science with 0 years of experience. Must have experience in a Systems Engineering discipline. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance. Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor of Science from an accredited college/university with 5 years of experience; OR Master of Science with 3 years of experience; OR PhD in Science with 1 year of experience. Must have experience in a Systems Engineering discipline. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Electrical, Computer, or related engineering discipline. Understanding of electrical components, modes of operation, and failure modes. Experience in a Reliability and Maintainability Engineering discipline. Experience in Aerospace and Defense industry. Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00 Secondary 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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