Electronic Technician III — 3rd Shift, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palatine Township (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking an Electronic Technician 3 to assemble, test, and maintain advanced electronic systems used in mission-critical applications. The role requires working 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 7:30 AM) and obtaining a DoD Secret Clearance.

You will perform functional tests, troubleshoot, and repair LITENING pods, operate test stations, and document results while adhering to safety and quality standards. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with testing or maintaining similar electro-optical/infrared targeting systems.
• Knowledge of automated test systems and data acquisition software.
• Experience with test equipment and data logging is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional tests, troubleshoot, and repair LITENING targeting pods and subassemblies.
• Operate specialized test stations and equipment.
• Execute test procedures, record data, and ensure compliance with specifications and military standards.
• Maintain test documentation and calibration records; ensure safety and ESD compliance.
• Support root cause analysis of test failures and assist with corrective actions.
• Assist with environmental testing and system verification.

Skills

EO/IR targeting systems familiarity

Test equipment operation

Data acquisition software knowledge

Education

Technical Associate Degree

Tools

SAP

GOLD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking an Electronic Technician 3 to assemble, test, and maintain advanced electronic systems used in mission-critical applications. The role requires working 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 7:30 AM) and obtaining a DoD Secret Clearance.

You will perform functional tests, troubleshoot, and repair LITENING pods, operate test stations, and document results while adhering to safety and quality standards. U.S. citizenship is required.