Jobs in Willowbrook Illinois

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Are you passionate about connecting people with the right opportunities? Join our innovative marketing firm as an Entry Level Recruiter and be a part of raising the bar in consumer engagement. We collaborate with local and national brands to develop relationship-based marketing campaigns, and we're expanding our reach nationwide.

As our firm experiences rapid growth, we're seeking a motivated Entry Level Recruiter to join our dynamic team. Recruiters are fundamental to our success and play a core role in our organization. If you have 0-5 years of experience, enjoy engaging with people, and take pride in your work, we invite you to continue reading!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct inbound and outbound calls to connect with prospective candidates.
• Review resumes of potential applicants to identify individuals suited for various positions.
• Continuously research our client brands to ensure candidates understand job duties.
• Manage recruiting schedules for multiple accounts, ensuring efficient coordination.
• Generate and provide updated reports with detailed candidate breakdowns.
• Book Zoom/in-person interviews, streamlining the hiring process.
• Work with ATS applications to effectively track candidate progress.
• Place strategic advertisements on various job boards to attract top talent.

Requirements:

• Possess an outgoing and positive attitude that fosters strong relationships.
• Must be proficient in web applications and comfortable with technology.
• Exhibit exceptional customer service skills to provide a personalized candidate experience.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have a proactive, go-getter mentality and thrive in collaborative settings.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
• Proficient in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks, ensuring timely completion.

Benefits:

• Pay range starting at $650 per week + bonuses based on performance
• Hybrid Schedule after completing two weeks of training in office
• Exciting travel opportunities, both domestically and internationally.
• Build a vast professional network across the country, enhancing your skills and connections.
• Unlimited growth potential within our organization for top performers.

Additional Information:

• Workday begins promptly at 7:30 am, ensuring an early start to the day for maximum productivity.
• Some weekend work is required, to accommodate business needs and deliver exceptional results.
• 90-day probationary period, providing an opportunity to showcase your skills and demonstrate your commitment to the team.

At our firm, we offer room for professional growth and advancement. Whether you're looking to increase your earning potential or pursue a management role, we only promote from within. Initial interviews will be conducted immediately.

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacations, 401K, etc.

Target Salary: $80,000-100,000

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: up to 20% annual bonus

Job Summary: Oversee the design and management of compensation programs to attract, retain, and engage top talent across all Progress Rail locations.

Job Duties:

• Lead compensation programs including base salary, STIP, and equity plans
• Manage the compensation team and ensure efficient program execution
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and Benefits to align with strategy and budget
• Conduct market benchmarking to maintain competitive pay practices
• Maintain job architecture and support career path visibility
• Ensure compliance with pay regulations and transparency requirements
• Lead performance review and annual compensation planning cycles
• Provide analysis on pay equity, workforce trends, and compensation decisions
• Advise HR and managers and manage vendors and compensation systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field
• 5+ years in HR leadership with compensation experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• HR certification (CCP) preferred

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer – Display & Guidance Systems

Location: Oak Brook, IL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded C++ / Qt Software Engineer to support next-generation display and guidance system development for agricultural and construction equipment. This role focuses on migrating existing Android/Java-based display applications to Qt, C++, and Linux, including re-architecting middle-layer business logic and UI frameworks for high-performance embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded C++ applications for display and guidance systems.
• Migrate and re-architect applications from Java/Android to C++/Qt/Linux.
• Work with Systems Engineers to refine requirements and implement technical solutions.
• Develop new feature sets and enhance platform architecture.
• Support Linux device development activities.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Implement and support vehicle communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, USB, etc.).
• Address system stability, clock cycle optimization, and data latency issues.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and contribute to weekly sprint goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ (mandatory).
• Experience with object-oriented and multithreaded embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with hardware-interfacing and low-level system development.
• Working knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, RS-232/485, Ethernet, USB.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Qt framework.
• Java experience (legacy migration support).
• Linux embedded development.
• Experience with PostgreSQL / SQL databases.
• Version control tools such as Git.
• Automotive, agriculture, or heavy-equipment industry experience.

Senior Trial Attorney

Owaynat Law Group – Downers Grove / Chicagoland

Full-Time

The Owaynat Law Group is a fast growing plaintiff personal injury firm focused on serious cases and real trial work. We're looking for an experienced trial attorney to join our team.

We are not a settlement mill. We prepare cases for trial — and love to try them to verdict.

This role is for a seasoned plaintiff lawyer with at least 10 full civil jury trials as first chair, and loves to be in a court room. You will try cases alongside firm leadership, working as part of a true trial team. You'll have strong support staff, organized systems, and high-value cases that are built for litigation.

What You'll Do

• Lead and co-try significant personal injury cases with firm leadership
• Shape litigation strategy from filing through verdict
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions
• Draft and argue substantive motions
• Conduct jury selection, openings, closings, and witness examinations
• Drive trial preparation and mediation strategy
• Train staff and associate attorneys
• All other Pre-suit and litigation tasks geared towards getting the clients justice

What We're Looking For

• Illinois license in good standing
• Minimum 10 first-chair civil jury trials
• Strong courtroom presence
• Experience handling experts and complex litigation
• Collaborative mindset and trial confidence

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation
• Performance-based incentives tied to case outcomes
• High-value, meaningful cases
• Experienced and reliable support staff
• 401(k), health and dental insurance
• Malpractice coverage
• Free parking and full gym membership in the Esplanade building

If you're a trial lawyer who wants to actually try cases — and do it with a team that's building something serious — we'd welcome a conversation.

Please submit your resume and jury trial list (first-chair only).

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.