Calibration Technician II - Precision M&TE & Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a Calibration Technician 2 to calibrate, repair, and maintain measuring and test equipment (M&TE). The role supports internal customers and external vendors, with a focus on precision calibration and traceability.

The ideal candidate will understand AC/DC electronics, read schematics, and hold U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Primary responsibilities include daily facility operation and adherence to ISO procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience in the calibration and repair of electronic measuring and test equipment.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the assigned calibration facility and the service to its internal customers and service providers.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate measuring and test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Utilize identified calibration standards and procedures, with the ability to identify appropriate substitute standards.
• Identify and precisely follow established calibration procedures, and accurately record results in accordance with Command Media and ISO requirements.
• Perform component level troubleshooting and repair on M&TE.
• Capable of using high precision measuring equipment and scientific instruments to calibrate, verify, adjust and repair M&TE.
• Adapt equipment, standards, and procedures to accomplish unique measurements.
• Must be meticulous when documenting results and maintaining records pertinent to the calibration process.
• Determine salvageability of broken, damaged, inoperable, or obsolete M&TE.
• Make recommendations as to the purchase of M&TE, accounting for purpose and support requirements.
• Perform corrective actions to address identified opportunities for improvement.
• Perform laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping.
• Interface with internal customers and external vendors as necessary.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a Calibration Technician 2 to calibrate, repair, and maintain measuring and test equipment (M&TE). The role supports internal customers and external vendors, with a focus on precision calibration and traceability.

The ideal candidate will understand AC/DC electronics, read schematics, and hold U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Primary responsibilities include daily facility operation and adherence to ISO procedures.