RF Electronics Technician (Secret) 4th Shift

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 63,500 - 105,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking an Electronic Technician 3 to support the design, assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic systems for mission‑critical applications.

This hands‑on role requires working with circuit boards and test equipment, following engineering specs and military standards. You will perform RF testing, TWT tuning, automated tests, and data documentation, must lift up to 30 lbs and be available for OT.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4+ years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree in Electronics with 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience in military or aerospace manufacturing or depot environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Active Secret clearance or higher required to start.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and performance testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic systems and subassemblies.
• Operate specialized test stations and equipment, including RF applications and TWT tuning.
• Perform automated testing and MPM/TX testing.
• Record data and ensure compliance with engineering specs and military standards.
• Maintain calibration records and safety/ESD compliance.
• Assist with environmental testing and system verification.
• Support corrective actions from root-cause analysis.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and work OT as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

RF testing

Data documentation

Education

High school diploma + 4 years of experience

Associate’s degree in Electronics

Tools

SAP/GOLD

Test equipment

Oscilloscope / Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking an Electronic Technician 3 to support the design, assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic systems for mission‑critical applications.

This hands‑on role requires working with circuit boards and test equipment, following engineering specs and military standards. You will perform RF testing, TWT tuning, automated tests, and data documentation, must lift up to 30 lbs and be available for OT.