Electronic Technician 3 (4th Shift)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking an Electronic Technician3 to join their team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This position involves hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electronic systems for mission-critical applications. Candidates should be prepared for a fourth shift with potential overtime, and an active Secret clearance is required.

The ideal applicant will have a minimum of 4 years of experience or an associate's degree in Electronics. Responsibilities also include operating test equipment and ensuring compliance with military standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with minimum 4 years experience, or associate's degree with 2 years experience.
• Experience in military or aerospace environments is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and performance testing of electronic systems.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Support root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Testing electronics

RF applications

TWT tuning

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or associate's degree in Electronics

Tools

RF test instruments

SAP/GOLD

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Relocation assistance: none. Clearance required: Secret or higher. Travel: none.

Job Overview

Electronic Technician3 – Rolling Meadows, IL. This role involves hands‑on work in the design, assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic systems for mission‑critical applications. The position is a 4th shift (6am to 6:30pm Friday‑Sunday) with training on 1st‑shift hours.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct functional and performance testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic systems and subassemblies.
• Operate specialized test stations and equipment, focusing on RF applications and TWT tuning.
• Perform automated testing and MPM/TX testing.
• Execute test procedures, record data accurately, and ensure compliance with engineering specifications and military standards.
• Maintain comprehensive test documentation and calibration records, adhering to safety and ESD protocols.
• Support root‑cause analysis of test failures and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with environmental testing and system‑level verification.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and security standards.

Must lift up to 30lbs and be available for overtime; may work weekdays.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience; OR an associate’s degree in Electronics with 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in military or aerospace manufacturing or depot environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Active Secret clearance (or higher).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF applications, TWT tuning, automated testing, and MPM/TX testing.
• Experience with automated test systems and data acquisition software.
• Experience with SAP/GOLD, Microsoft Office suites.
• Experience using RF test instruments such as performance network analyzer, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, etc.
• DOE security clearance.

Benefits

• Health plan
• Savings plan
• Paid time off
• Education assistance, training, and development
• Work‑schedule flexibility (9/80 where available)
• Additional benefits including life and disability insurance, company‑paid holidays, and other perks.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make 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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions requiring a government clearance.