Test Technician

Northrop Grumman • Hanover, MD

11d • $50,882 - $121,755

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Test Technician for its Life Cycle Sustainment Organization Team in Elkridge, Maryland. The role conducts technical analysis, testing, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and modification of electronic communications equipment and complex systems. The technician works with engineers, managers, customers, and other personnel to resolve technical issues, support design and process improvements, and provide status reporting and training. The position requires a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher and U.S. citizenship. No travel or relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of experience in an electronic or technical field, or an associate degree with 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 strippers.
• Experience working with limited resources, documentation, or engineering support.
• Experience working with computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working in varied environmental conditions, including high and/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/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

• Conduct technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements in accordance with customer specifications.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain electronic communication equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot and resolve 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.
• Aid in 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.
• Perform initial procedural tests on new or changed equipment, make necessary modifications, record and analyze data, and provide reports and test specifications.
• Troubleshoot complete 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 proper techniques for testing, modifying, and maintaining assigned equipment.
• Develop methods and techniques for monitoring system-level tests.
• Determine the effect of engineering changes on the total 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 duties on small- and medium-scale computer systems.
• Troubleshoot small network problems and train and instruct users of computer and network systems.
• Recommend design changes to improve producibility and maintainability.
• Provide customer and management status reports showing percent complete and estimated completion dates.
• Work with management to quote new and follow-on work using knowledge of assembly processes.
• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, engineering change notes, and verbal information.
• Check work for compliance with drawing specifications and configurations during assembly.
• Analyze and evaluate electronic assembly operations and resolve problems using relevant knowledge and experience.
• Recommend process improvements to program and management personnel.
• Work with engineers on design problems and design changes intended to improve unit performance.
• Perform complete mechanical assembly of basic units and assemblies 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 out materials as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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