Test Technician - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman • Hanover, MD

3d • $50,882 - $121,755

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Test Technician for its Life Cycle Sustainment Organization in Elkridge, Maryland. The position is on the second shift, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher and U.S. citizenship. The role involves analyzing, testing, assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic communication equipment, complex systems, and computer networks. Work may take place at customer sites and in field environments, and may involve limited documentation or engineering support.

The technician works from engineering drawings, schematics, change notes, and verbal instructions; performs mechanical and electronic assembly; conducts tests and measurements; records and analyzes results; and recommends corrective actions and improvements. The role also includes customer communication, technical guidance and training, status reporting, and collaboration with engineers and management on design, production, and process issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in an electronic or technical field, or an associate degree and 2 years of experience in an electronic or technical field.
• Experience with computers, test applications, PC maintenance, network requirements, TCP/IP or other protocols, and small computer or network administration.
• Experience with electronic and computer principles and techniques.
• Experience with networks, network protocols, and computer system administration.
• Experience wiring, assembling, and testing LRUs and SRUs.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting to the component level.
• Experience using hand tools, including crimpers and wire strippers.
• Experience working with limited resources, documentation, or engineering support.
• Experience using computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working in varied environmental conditions, including high or confined spaces, damp or dusty locations, and freezing or hot conditions.
• Experience lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, balancing, walking, and standing.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, and use equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license with no suspensions or restrictions.
• Current and active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Experience in military electronic or technical environments.
• Experience with SAP and GOLD.
• Experience working with the FAA, DoD, or another government agency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product implementations, modifications, and enhancements against customer specifications.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain electronic communication equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot technical problems remotely and in field environments, and recommend corrective actions.
• Communicate with internal and external customers, Program Managers, and executives.
• Construct, test, operate, analyze, and modify complex systems.
• Assist with creating and modifying technical publications and procedures.
• Plan, lay out, develop, and construct experimental and prototype devices and test equipment, including when information is incomplete.
• Perform tests and measurements on complex devices, assemblies, and systems.
• Conduct initial procedural tests on new or changed equipment, make required modifications, record and analyze data, and provide reports and test specifications.
• Troubleshoot complex systems and test setups to locate and repair defective areas.
• Recommend empirical design changes to components, units, and systems.
• Identify operational problems, difficulties, and deficiencies and suggest changes to improve timeliness, efficiency, and performance.
• Demonstrate appropriate techniques for testing, modifying, and maintaining assigned equipment.
• Develop methods for monitoring system-level tests.
• Assess the effect of engineering changes on the overall system and initiate actions to ensure compatibility.
• Provide information, guidance, training, and direction to lower-classified personnel and internal and external customers.
• Perform computer and network administration for small and medium-scale computer systems.
• Troubleshoot small network problems and train or instruct users of computer and network systems.
• Recommend design changes to improve producibility and maintainability.
• Provide customers and management with status reports showing percent complete and estimated completion dates.
• Assist management in quoting new and follow-on work using knowledge of assembly processes.
• Use engineering drawings, sketches, change notes, and verbal information to perform work.
• Check work periodically for compliance with drawing specifications and configurations during assembly.
• Analyze electronic assembly operations and resolve problems using relevant knowledge and experience.
• Recommend process improvements to program and management personnel.
• Work with engineers to resolve design problems and develop or modify units to improve performance.
• Perform mechanical assembly of basic units and assemblies according to established procedures.
• Fit, align, and adjust assemblies to drawing specifications.
• Install Heli-coils, rivets, and swage nuts; lay out and drill holes; counterbore, saw, and cut materials as needed.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off for vacation or personal business.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• A 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED