Northrop Grumman · 16 hours ago
ELECTRONICS TEST TECHNICIAN – 1st Shift - R10211993
Sykesville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a 1st shift Electronics Test Technician to join their Sykesville, Maryland team. The role involves applying electronic principles to test, troubleshoot, and verify complex circuits and devices, ensuring equipment functions as specified.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Selection, setup, calibration, and operation of simple to complex equipment and facilities over a broad spectrum of technologies in the process of testing a unit
Verification and validation of product & paperwork configuration, test processes, and test equipment setup, configuration, & calibration
Measuring, collecting, and recording of electrical performance data as required by the test specifications, as well as performing analysis and evaluation of the data to the test specification requirements
Preparing accurate and complete test reports of all recorded data for government submittal
Troubleshooting of systems, devices, test tools, processes, and/or test setups to locate and repair defective areas
Programming and Verification of Firmware, Software, & Programmable Logic Devices (PLD)
Verification of assembly point-to-point wire/trace connections (Circuit Check) using either a wiring tabulation, wiring diagram, or schematic
Performance of Insulation Resistance and Dielectric Strength Tests to determine the effectiveness of the component or product’s insulation
Performance of Manual & Automated Full Load (Burn-in) tests
Performance of Manual & Automated Functional, Operational, & System Tests
Performance of other miscellaneous tests (e.g., Thermal, Liquid Cooling, Fiber Optic, etc.)
Assisting engineers in performance of design verification tests including the setup and operation of test equipment
Performing initial procedural tests on new and/or changed equipment to verify that the tests can be performed as specified
Performing maintenance and integration of peripherals
Performing Test Tool Calibration and Certification/Verification
Verifying schematics, diagrams, & wiring tabulations for product and test tools
Building/Constructing test tools & stations using schematics, diagrams, & wiring tabulations
Qualification
Required
Associate of Science degree (or Technical degree) in electronic technology OR Graduate of a two-year, full time electronic technology school OR Six months of military electronics school
2+ years of electronics work experience troubleshooting complex circuits & devices
Experience using measuring and monitoring equipment such as oscilloscopes, function/waveform generators, power supplies, multi-meters, current sensors, and probes
Experience reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and schematics
Experience reading and performing instructions in acceptance test procedures to verify equipment function
Experience performing troubleshooting on complex circuits and devices for circuit cards, sub-assemblies, and large cabinet systems
Ability to accept up to 10% travel to various physical domestic and international locations
Experience performing moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working in confined spaces, and standing for long periods of time
Ability to perform assignments in locations which could cause various phobias due to height or enclosed spaces
Ability to perform assignments in varying external and internal environmental conditions
Ability to work around high voltage and current
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance; US citizenship is required
Must pass pre-employment skills assessment
Preferred
Experience using SAP Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software to document testing performed, enter test results, & create Quality Notifications for any discrepancies found
Experience using National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software to perform product testing
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & TEAMS)
Experience using Mission Product Lifecycle Management (MPLM) Engineering Configuration Management Software (Supersedes CADSTAR)
Current, active Secret Clearance
Military experience working with U.S. Navy electronic equipment/systems
Experience with continuous improvement and process improvement principles
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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