Secret Data Acquisition Tech III — Testing & Electronics

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Energetic Technician 3 in Elkton, MD to support engineering testing operations. The role focuses on configuring test setups, operating data acquisition systems, and maintaining test equipment while documenting results.

Candidates should have soldering skills and familiarity with MS Office, with an emphasis on accuracy and safety. Primary responsibilities include assisting engineers, assembling fixtures, and generating data plots for evaluation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or technical degree with related experience.
• Experience with electromechanical test equipment and systems.
• Ability to solder and repair electrical components and boards.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Engineering to configure and execute testing operations.
• Troubleshoots equipment, set up fixturing and testing procedures.
• Maintains equipment, documents setup and test results.
• Assists Engineers and Technicians with project tasks.
• Builds or procures test equipment and software for testing.
• Performs data gathering, formatting, and plotting of results.
• Operates data acquisition systems and reports data.
• Performs routine calculations using Excel and related software.
• Uses computer daily for testing operations and data generation.

Skills

Soldering

Data acquisition

MS Office

Electrical testing

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree/certificate

Tools

Test equipment

Electronics diagnostics

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Energetic Technician 3 in Elkton, MD to support engineering testing operations. The role focuses on configuring test setups, operating data acquisition systems, and maintaining test equipment while documenting results.

Candidates should have soldering skills and familiarity with MS Office, with an emphasis on accuracy and safety. Primary responsibilities include assisting engineers, assembling fixtures, and generating data plots for evaluation.