Electronics Technician II: Precision RF & Microscope Testing

Northrop Grumman; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Amherst Systems in Buffalo, NY seeks an Electronics Technician to join a team focused on simulation systems and state-of-the-art assemblies. The role involves testing RF and digital circuitry and working under a microscope.

You’ll enjoy a 9/80 schedule, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and collaboration with engineers in a modern, safety‑driven facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree in electronics.
• Hands-on use/experience with drawings, wire lists, source control drawings, or test procedures.
• Experience in the testing and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies.
• U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot RF products including RF Microelectronic, RF amplifiers, switches, mixers, etc.
• Test and troubleshoot digital circuit cards.
• Analyze equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in products and integrated test systems.
• Diagnose non-conformances using schematics, wiring diagrams, source control drawings and other test procedures and equipment.
• Perform RF tuning on microelectronics, which requires working under a microscope for much of workday.
• Perform maintenance or calibration on test equipment.
• Record and ensure validity of entries into data collection and test systems.
• Interpret and recommend corrective action to test findings.
• Execute proper documentation of actions performed in applicable forms.
• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Ability to learn tasks under microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision.
• Record production data accurately in travelers, shop floor systems, and quality records.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to assist in the writing or modification of test procedures.
• Follow all safety, ESD, FOD, and cleanliness guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant work area.
• Successfully complete in-house workmanship criteria training classes for continued employment.

Skills

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Microscope work

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree electronics

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Job description

Northrop Grumman Amherst Systems in Buffalo, NY seeks an Electronics Technician to join a team focused on simulation systems and state-of-the-art assemblies. The role involves testing RF and digital circuitry and working under a microscope.

You’ll enjoy a 9/80 schedule, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and collaboration with engineers in a modern, safety‑driven facility.