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Production Test Technician 2
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-San Diego
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. A s a Production Test Technician 2 at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Communications Solutions Business Unit as a member of the F22 CNI team. What you'll get to do: • Test, troubleshoot, and repair CNI hardware from full assemblies to the component level following written test procedures and provide feedback to engineering as needed for process improvements. • Operate test equipment, environmental chambers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, network/signal analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, torque wrenches, etc. • Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, technical publications, maintenance manuals, and written instructions to troubleshoot, repair, and assemble modules, subassemblies, and systems. • Conduct tests and report data in the prescribed format, using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test specific equipment or products. • Follow all program and site security requirements. • The ideal candidate must be able to lift 30 lbs. • Pay attention to detail with a focus on quality output, work in a team environment where daily communication and interaction are required, be willing to work in a production and repair environment with production goals and deadlines • Perform work responsibilities with limited supervision. • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that includes extended shifts, may include holidays, and weekends as required. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Production Test Technician 2 based out of San Diego, CA. May be assigned to work 1st or 2nd shift. Basic Qualifications Production Test Technician 2: • High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years of industry-related experience. • Other relevant experience or education (military, completed or ongoing advanced education, etc.) may be acceptable in lieu of direct electronics technician experience. • Experience in testing and troubleshooting RF electronics • Experience with reading and interpreting schematics and drawings • MS Office experience. • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. • US Citizenship required Preferred Qualifications Production Test Technician 2: • Active Secret clearance. • SAP clearances/exper