Electronic Technician III

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Rolling Meadows, IL
Salary
$63,500–$105,900 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $85k
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This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $108,500–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $85k versus about $139k for comparable roles.

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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

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TL;DR · Electronic Technician III

As an Electronic Technician 3 (4th Shift), you will join the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems team to support the design, assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic systems for mission-critical applications. Your daily responsibilities include performing functional and performance testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic subassemblies while operating specialized test stations. You will focus on RF applications, TWT tuning, and automated MPM/TX testing while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and military standards. Key technical skills required include proficiency with tools such as Performance Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, and Oscilloscopes, alongside experience with SAP, GOLD, and Microsoft Office suites. You will also perform root cause analysis of test failures and maintain documentation for environmental testing and system-level verification within a high-stakes aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

  • Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic systems and subassemblies.
  • Operate specialized test stations and equipment for RF applications and TWT tuning.
  • Execute automated testing and MPM/TX testing on advanced electronic components.
  • Record test data and ensure compliance with engineering specifications and military standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive test documentation and calibration records following safety and ESD protocols.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of test failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Assist with environmental testing and system-level verification for mission-critical applications.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a high school diploma and at least 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • Alternatively, an Associate’s degree in Electronics with relevant work experience is acceptable.
  • Experience in military or aerospace manufacturing or depot environments is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
  • Preferred experience includes RF applications, TWT tuning, automated testing, and MPM/TX testing.
  • Preferred experience using RF test instruments such as Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, and Oscilloscopes.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work a specific 4th shift schedule including weekends.

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