Electronic Technician III

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL
Salary: $63,500–$105,900 / yr
Posted: 17 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Similar $137k

This role $85k

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Electronic Technician III

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As an Electronic Technician 3 (4th shift), you will join the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems team to perform routine testing, troubleshooting, and environmental testing based on schematics, diagrams, and technical descriptions. Your daily responsibilities include performing fault isolation on production hardware down to the component level, conducting engineering tests, and collecting data to ensure conformance with design specifications and military standards. You will utilize specialized diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, and signal generators while ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and potentially involves RF applications, automated testing, and the SAP Manufacturing Execution System for documenting results. This position focuses on maintaining production hardware integrity within a defense context, requiring an active DoD Secret Clearance and technical expertise in electronic systems and components.

Skills

Troubleshooting Oscilloscope DVM Signal Generators RF Applications Automated Testing Environmental Testing Microsoft Office Fault Isolation Quality Notifications Process Improvement

What you'll do

Perform routine testing, troubleshooting, and environmental testing based on schematics and technical descriptions.
Conduct fault isolation on production hardware to ensure conformance with design specifications.
Diagnose and isolate malfunctions down to the component level.
Execute engineering tests and collect data as assigned by leadership.
Operate diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, DVMs, and signal generators.
Record test data accurately while ensuring compliance with military standards and engineering specifications.
Maintain ongoing compliance with safety, quality, and security standards.
Document testing results and create quality notifications using SAP Manufacturing Execution System software.

What we're looking for

High school diploma and relevant experience or an Associate's degree in Electronics/Technical with experience.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Associate of Science or higher in electronic technology or a related major (preferred).
Graduation from a two-year electronics school or six months of military electronics school (preferred).
Experience with RF, automated testing, environmental testing, and SAP Manufacturing Execution System software (preferred).
Military experience with electronic equipment/systems and knowledge of continuous improvement principles (preferred).