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Production Test Technician 2
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Test Technician 2 to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities. A current clearance is NOT required to apply to and interview for this job. What You'll Get to Do: The candidate must be able to apply electronics principles in the fabrication, test, and troubleshooting of complete components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems. The Test Technician 2 will perform acceptance test procedures that verify equipment function. This includes, but is not limited to: • Determining the methods and techniques for effectively monitoring various tests and measuring electrical performance on complex systems • Selection, set up, calibration and operation of complex and special equipment and facilities over a broad spectrum of technologies • Verification and validation of product and paperwork configuration, test processes and test equipment/setup configuration and calibration • Measuring, collecting and recording of electrical performance data including analysis and evaluation of the data, experimental models, resultant data, etc. that verifies the reliability and validity of the desired function; preparing accurate and complete test reports of all recorded data • Programming and verification of devices • Troubleshooting of systems, devices, processes and/or test set-ups to locate and repair defective areas • Conducting test of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences • Using hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties • Must be capable of adapting to changing assignments and requirements This job requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance plus program clearance. A current clearance is NOT required to apply to and interview for this job. If you do accept an offer for this position we will start the clearance process immediately, and your start date will be confirmed once you are granted a Secret clearance. Chosen candidates will be placed on 1st or 2nd shift. There is a shift differential (higher pay) for 2nd shift. This position is contingent on program award. #MPR TestWB Basic Qualifications for the Electronics Technician: • High School Diploma/GED with an additional 2 or more years of relevant experience with fabrication and test of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits and systems. • Must have experience with electronics principles. • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and program clearance. • A Secret clearance is required to start. • U.S. Citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications for the Electronics Technician: • RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience. • Test development experience in a nearfield a