RF Test Technician IV – 4th Shift, Microelectronics

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Microelectronics Test Technician 4 to support RF hardware testing for high‑reliability defense systems. You will set up RF test equipment, perform extensive troubleshooting, and document results under controlled conditions.

The role requires hands‑on RF testing with schematics reading, experience with RF test gear, and MS Office for reporting. Must be able to work a 4th shift and obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on RF testing and extensive troubleshooting experience.
• Experience reading schematics and drawings for RF hardware.
• Experience with RF test equipment (vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and calibrate RF test equipment to test RF microelectronics circuits, modules, and assemblies.
• Execute test procedures to measure RF performance across frequency bands.
• Troubleshoot RF hardware at circuit and component level; support tuning to meet specs.
• Document test data and nonconformances in production travelers; generate quality records.

Skills

RF test experience

Schematic troubleshooting

RF test equipment

MS Office

4th shift availability

DoD Secret clearance

Education

High school diploma / GED + 6 years RF experience

Associate degree in electronics technology / related field + 4+ years

Bachelor’s degree in STEM + 2+ years

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Microelectronics Test Technician 4 to support RF hardware testing for high‑reliability defense systems. You will set up RF test equipment, perform extensive troubleshooting, and document results under controlled conditions.

The role requires hands‑on RF testing with schematics reading, experience with RF test gear, and MS Office for reporting. Must be able to work a 4th shift and obtain a Secret clearance.