Electronic Technician 2

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

71d•$53,500 - $89,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for an Electronic Technician, based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. This role supports the Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) Cell, where precision, safety, and adherence to specialized processes are critical. 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 a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Requirements

High School diploma and a minimum of 2 years of electronics experience troubleshooting complex circuits and 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
Current Interim Secret Clearance, or above
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science degree or higher (or Technical degree) in electronic technology or electronics focused major OR graduate of a two-year, full time electronic technology school or six months of military electronics school
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & TEAMS)
Experience using SAP Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software to document testing performed, enter test results, & create Quality Notifications for any discrepancies found
Military experience working with electronic equipment/systems
Experience with continuous improvement and process improvement principles

Responsibilities

Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks.
Perform routine operational tests and fault isolation on production hardware and equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications.
Diagnose and isolate malfunctions down to component level.
Conduct defined engineering tests and collects data as assigned.
Utilize routine development or diagnostic equipment including oscilloscope, DVM, signal generators and similar test apparatus.