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clearance:TYPE: Secret TYPE: SecretTYPE: Secret>Secret travel:Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a 1st shift Electronics Test Technician to join our Sykesville, Maryland team. We are looking for an individual who is interested in expanding their skills and knowledge in electronics. In the Mission Systems sector, you’ll join our experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe. The selected candidate must be able to apply electronic principles to test and troubleshoot complex circuits and devices for circuit cards, sub assemblies, and large cabinet systems. A Test Technician should also be proficient at using a broad range of measuring and monitoring equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, function/waveform generators, counters, power supplies, multi meters, current sensors, voltage/current probes, etc.) to both perform the tests as specified and to troubleshoot down to the component level. The Test Technician will perform acceptance test procedures that verify equipment function. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: 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. Acceptance Tests performed include, but not limited to, the following: 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.). Test Technicians may be asked to support engineering efforts including: 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. Duties will be performed onsite or at domestic/international locations while on field service assignment as required. Basic ired. Basicired. Basic Qualifications: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 ronics work Experience:troubleshooting complex circuits & devices ts & devicests & devicests & devicests & devicests & devicests & devicests & devicests & devicests & devicests & devicests & devicesExperience 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 nt Preferred Qualifications: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 Primary Level
salary:Range: $52,094.10 $125,390.40 The above 40 The above40 The abovesalary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope andresponsibilities of the position and the candidate's
experience,
education,
skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of
benefits:including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a governmentclearance and certain other restricted positions.