ELECTRONICS TEST TECHNICIAN - 4TH Shift

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team as an Electronics Test Technician, where you'll be at the forefront of technology and innovation. This role involves testing and troubleshooting complex electronic circuits and devices, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability. You'll utilize advanced measuring equipment and collaborate with engineers to support groundbreaking projects that enhance safety and efficiency. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to expand your skills in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and be part of a team that shapes the future of technology!

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electronics troubleshooting required.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes and other measuring tools is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot complex circuits and devices.
• Perform acceptance tests and prepare detailed reports.
• Support engineering efforts and assist in design verification tests.

Skills

Troubleshooting complex circuits

Using measuring equipment

Reading wiring diagrams

Performing acceptance tests

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate of Science degree in electronic technology

Military electronics school

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function/waveform generators

Multi-meters

Power supplies

Current sensors

Job description

Requisition ID: R10176138

• Category: Non-CJCS

• Location: Sykesville, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Shift 4 (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a 4th shift Electronics Test Technician to join our Sykesville, Maryland team. We are looking for an individual who is interested in expanding their skills and knowledge in electronics. In the Mission Systems sector, you’ll join our experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe.

The selected candidate must be able to apply electronic principles to test and troubleshoot complex circuits and devices for circuit cards, sub-assemblies, and large cabinet systems.

A Test Technician should also be proficient at using a broad range of measuring and monitoring equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, function/waveform generators, counters, power supplies, multi-meters, current sensors, voltage/current probes) to perform the tests as specified and to troubleshoot down to the component level.

The Test Technician will perform acceptance test procedures that verify equipment function. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Selection, setup, calibration, and operation of simple to complex equipment and facilities over a broad spectrum of technologies in the process of testing a unit.

• Verification and validation of product & paperwork configuration, test processes, and test equipment setup, configuration, & calibration.

• Measuring, collecting, and recording of electrical performance data as required by the test specifications, as well as performing analysis and evaluation of the data to the test specification requirements.

• Preparing accurate and complete test reports of all recorded data for government submittal.

• Troubleshooting of systems, devices, test tools, processes, and/or test setups to locate and repair defective areas.

Acceptance Tests performed include, but are not limited to:

• Programming and Verification of Firmware, Software, & Programmable Logic Devices (PLD).

• Verification of assembly point-to-point wire/trace connections (Circuit Check) using either a wiring tabulation, wiring diagram, or schematic.

• Performance of Insulation Resistance and Dielectric Strength Tests to determine the effectiveness of the component or product’s insulation.

• Performance of Manual & Automated Full Load (Burn-in) tests.

• Performance of Manual & Automated Functional, Operational, & System Tests.

• Performance of other miscellaneous tests (e.g., Thermal, Liquid Cooling, Fiber Optic, etc.).

Test Technicians may be asked to support engineering efforts including:

• Assisting engineers in performance of design verification tests including the setup and operation of test equipment.

• Performing initial procedural tests on new and/or changed equipment to verify that the tests can be performed as specified.

• Performing maintenance and integration of peripherals.

• Performing Test Tool Calibration and Certification/Verification.

• Verifying schematics, diagrams, & wiring tabulations for product and test tools.

• Building/Constructing test tools & stations using schematics, diagrams, & wiring tabulations.

Duties will be performed onsite or at domestic/international locations while on field service assignment as required.

Employees working 4th shift (Friday-Sunday 6am to 6pm) work 36 hours per week but are paid for 40 hours. The twelve-hour shift start time is negotiable.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of electronics work experience troubleshooting complex circuits & devices or Associate of Science degree (or Technical degree) in electronic technology OR Graduate of a two-year, full-time electronic technology school OR Six months of military electronics school with 2+ years of electronics work experience troubleshooting complex circuits & devices.

• Proficiency using measuring and monitoring equipment such as oscilloscopes, function/waveform generators, power supplies, multi-meters, current sensors, and probes.

• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.

• Ability to read and perform instructions in acceptance test procedures to verify equipment function.

• Ability to perform troubleshooting on complex circuits and devices for circuit cards, sub-assemblies, and large cabinet systems.

• Ability to accept up to 10% travel to various physical domestic and international locations.

• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working in confined spaces, and standing for long periods of time.

• Ability to perform assignments in locations which could cause various phobias due to height or enclosed spaces.

• Ability to perform assignments in varying external and internal environmental conditions.

• Ability to work around high voltage and current.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance; US citizenship is required.

• Must pass pre-employment skills assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using SAP Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software to document testing performed, enter test results, & create Quality Notifications for any discrepancies found.

• Experience using National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software to perform product testing.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & TEAMS).

• Experience using Mission Product Lifecycle Management (MPLM) Engineering Configuration Management Software (Supersedes CADSTAR).

• Current, active Secret Clearance.

• Military experience working with U.S. Navy electronic equipment/systems.

• Experience with continuous improvement and process improvement principles.

Salary Range: $50,332 - $121,149

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.