Electronics Test Technician for 3rd or 4th or 5th 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

Paid time off

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Test Technician to join Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Sykesville, Maryland. The role involves applying electronics principles to fabricate, test, and troubleshoot complex components and systems. Candidates must have at least 6 years of relevant experience, a DoD Secret security clearance, and a High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits include health insurance, a savings plan, paid time off, and potential bonuses. This is an excellent opportunity within a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Current active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in electronics.
• Strong knowledge of electronics principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance test procedures to verify equipment function.
• Select, set up, calibrate, and operate complex equipment.
• Program and verify device operation through code writing.
• Troubleshoot systems, devices, and processes.

Skills

Fabrication and testing of complex electronics

Electronics principles

Calibration and maintenance of equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF test equipment

Electronics testing equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret clearance required upon hiring
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time

Position Overview

The Test Technician will join Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Sykesville, Maryland to apply electronics principles in the fabrication, test, and troubleshooting of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance test procedures to verify equipment function, including monitoring tests and measuring electrical performance.
• 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 data, experimental models, and resultant data to verify reliability and validity.
• Prepare accurate and complete test reports of all recorded data.
• Program and verify device operation through code writing and modification.
• Troubleshoot systems, devices, processes, and test set‑ups to locate and repair defective areas.
• Assist engineers in designing and developing circuits, processes, and operations that assure proper product function, using block diagrams, schematics, and calculations as needed.
• Develop, construct, and test highly complex components and prototype devices, working from general information.
• Perform routine and ad‑hoc calibration, maintenance, and integration of peripherals and networks.
• Develop processes, test specifications, and revision notices as assignments change.
• Execute integration of software and hardware through debugging, coding, and system modifications.
• Perform initial procedural tests on new or changed equipment and make necessary modifications/calibrations.
• Adapt to changing assignments and requirements across the 3rd, 4th, or 5th shift.

Qualifications

• Current active DoD Secret security clearance (investigation date within 5 years).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in fabrication and testing of complex electronics components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Strong knowledge of 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.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $52,094.00 – $125,390.00 (primary level). The range is determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and potential long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.

EEO 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain restricted positions.