Electronics Test Technician for 2nd shift

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 52,094 - 125,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is looking for a Test Technician to join their Sykesville, Maryland team on the 2nd shift. The role involves applying electronics principles in the testing and troubleshooting of complex systems. Responsibilities include monitoring test procedures, calibrating equipment, and preparing test reports.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least 6 years of relevant experience, along with a current DoD Secret Security Clearance. The compensation ranges from $52,094 to $125,390 annually, with additional benefits including insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Current active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• 6+ years of experience in fabrication and testing of complex components.
• Experience with electronics principles.

Responsibilities

• Determine methods for effectively monitoring tests and measuring performance.
• Select, calibrate, and operate complex testing equipment.
• Prepare accurate test reports and analyze performance data.

Skills

Electronics principles

Test development experience

RF test experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Test Technician to join our Sykesville, Maryland team on the 2nd shift. The role focuses on applying electronics principles in the fabrication, test, and troubleshooting of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems. Responsibilities include performing acceptance test procedures, monitoring tests, calibrating equipment, recording data, preparing test reports, troubleshooting, and assisting engineers.

Responsibilities

• Determine methods and techniques for effectively monitoring various tests and measuring electrical performance on complex systems.
• Select, set up, calibrate, and operate complex and special equipment and facilities across a broad spectrum of technologies.
• Verify and validate product and paperwork configuration, test processes, and test equipment/setup configuration and calibration.
• Measure, collect, and record electrical performance data, analyze and evaluate the data, and prepare accurate and complete test reports.
• Program and verify devices, troubleshoot systems, devices, processes, and/or test setups to locate and repair defective areas.
• Assist engineers in creating designs and developing circuits, processes, and operations that assure proper function of product and test equipment per design specifications.
• Develop, construct, and test highly complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems, including experimental and prototype devices and models.
• Perform initial procedural tests on new and/or changed equipment and make necessary modifications or calibrations to achieve desired results.
• Adapt to changing assignments and requirements, develop processes, test specifications, and revision notices.
• Integrate software and hardware through debugging, writing code, and modifying systems; perform maintenance and integration of peripherals and networks.

Basic Qualifications

• Current active DoD Secret Security Clearance with an investigation date of less than 5 years.
• High School Diploma or GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience in fabrication and test of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Experience with electronics principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience.
• Test development experience in a nearfield antenna range.
• Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment.

Compensation

Base salary ranges from $52,094.00 to $125,390.00 annually. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for higher roles.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Security and Travel

No relocation assistance available. Clearance required: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit the following URL: http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.