Production Test Technician 2

Northrop Grumman•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$44,400 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience.
Test development experience in a nearfield antenna range.
Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment.
Current active Secret Security Clearance with an investigation date of less than 5 years.

Responsibilities

Perform acceptance test procedures that verify equipment function.
Determine the methods and techniques for effectively monitoring various tests and measuring electrical performance on complex systems.
Select, set up, calibrate and operate complex and special equipment and facilities over a broad spectrum of technologies.
Verify and validate product and paperwork configuration, test processes and test equipment/setup configuration and calibration.
Measure, collect and record 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; prepare accurate and complete test reports of all recorded data.
Program and verify devices.
Troubleshoot systems, devices, processes and/or test set-ups to locate and repair defective areas.
Conduct test of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.
Use hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties.
Adapt to changing assignments and requirements.