Field Test Technician: Innovative Electronic Systems

Northrop Grumman; Elkridge (MD); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Technician in Elkridge, MD to support the Life Cycle Sustainment Organization. The role involves installing, calibrating, and maintaining electronic equipment, performing complex system tests, and coordinating with program managers and customers.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree or equivalent experience, possess a valid driver’s license, and have a clearance level. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of experience in electronic/technical field or Associate’s Degree with 2 years of experience in electronic/technical field.
• Experience with computers, test applications, PC maintenance network requirements, TCP/IP or other protocols, and small computer or network administration.
• Experience with electronic and computer principles and techniques.
• Experience with networks, network protocols, and computer system administration.
• Experience with wiring, assembling and testing LRUs and SRUs.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experienced troubleshooting down to the component level.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools including crimpers and strippers.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with no suspensions or restrictions.
• Current/Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher is required
• U.S. citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements in accordance with customer specifications.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain electronic communication equipment at various customer sites.
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems remotely and in a field environment and makes recommendations for corrective action.
• Communicates with internal and external customers, Program Managers, and executives.
• Construct, test, operate, analyze, and modify complex systems.
• Aids in the creation and modification of technical publications and procedures.
• Plan, layout, develop and construct experimental and prototype devices and test equipment working with very general incomplete information.
• Perform tests and measurements on complex devices, assemblies, and systems.
• Perform initial procedural tests on new and/or changed equipment, make modifications as required, record and analyze data, and supply reports and test specifications.
• Troubleshoot complete, complex systems and/or complete test set-ups to locate and repair defective areas.
• Recommend empirical design changes on components, units, and systems.
• Accurately identify operational problems, difficulties and deficiencies and suggest operational changes to improve timeliness, efficiency, and performance.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for testing, modifying, and maintaining assigned equipment.
• Develop methods and techniques for effectively monitoring various tests on a systems level.
• Determine what effect engineering changes will have on the total system and initiate action necessary to ensure compatibility.
• Provide information, guidance, training and direction to lower classified personnel, and internal/ external customers.
• Perform computer and network administration duties on small and medium scale computer systems.
• Troubleshoot small network problems and provide training and instruction to users or computer and network systems.
• Make design change recommendations to improve producibility and maintainability.
• Provide customer and management with status reports showing percent complete and estimated completion dates
• Work with Management in quoting new and follow-on work using experience and knowledge of assembly processes
• Work from various forms of documentation such as engineering drawings, sketches, and engineering change notes, and frequently from verbal information
• Check work for compliance to drawing specifications and configurations periodically during the assembly process
• Analyze and evaluate electronic assembly operations utilizing knowledge and experience to resolve problems
• Make recommendations to program and management personnel for process improvements
• Work with engineers on design problems in developing units and in making design changes which will improve performance of unit
• Perform complete mechanical assembly of various basic units and assemblies to established procedures
• Perform necessary fitting, aligning, and adjusting to drawing specifications
• Install Heli-coils, rivets, swage nuts to panels, etc. Layout and drill holes, counter bore, saw, cut out and the like

Skills

Technical analysis

Troubleshooting

Electronic principles

System integration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

GOLD

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Technician in Elkridge, MD to support the Life Cycle Sustainment Organization. The role involves installing, calibrating, and maintaining electronic equipment, performing complex system tests, and coordinating with program managers and customers.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree or equivalent experience, possess a valid driver’s license, and have a clearance level. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a