Secret-Cleared Electronics Test Technician (RF/Systems)

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Sykesville (MD); On-site; USD 52,094 - 125,390; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Sykesville, Maryland is seeking a Test Technician to apply electronics principles to fabricate, test, and troubleshoot components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems. The role includes performing acceptance test procedures that verify equipment function, with a focus on reliability and data accuracy.

Responsibilities include setting up calibrated equipment, recording performance data, and assisting engineers in developing circuits and test methods.

Qualifications

• Current active DoD Secret Security Clearance (investigation date within 5 years).
• High School Diploma or GED with at least six additional years of relevant fabrication/testing experience.
• Experience with electronics principles.

Responsibilities

• Determine methods and techniques for monitoring tests and measuring electrical performance on complex systems.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate complex equipment across technologies.
• Verify and validate product/test paperwork, processes, and calibration.
• Record electrical performance data and prepare complete test reports.
• Program and verify devices; troubleshoot systems and test setups to locate defects.
• Assist engineers in developing circuits, processes, and operations per design specs.
• Develop, construct, and test highly complex components and prototype devices.
• Modify/calibrate procedures to achieve desired results; integrate software and hardware.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

Electronics principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Sykesville, Maryland is seeking a Test Technician to apply electronics principles to fabricate, test, and troubleshoot components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems. The role includes performing acceptance test procedures that verify equipment function, with a focus on reliability and data accuracy.

Responsibilities include setting up calibrated equipment, recording performance data, and assisting engineers in developing circuits and test methods.