Northrop Grumman

Production Test Technician 2

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for talented Active Duty Military members to join our team as a Production Test Technician 2 located in Woodland Hills, CA. As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel navigate their next chapter in to civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman's 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Skill Bridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Skill Bridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for SkillBridge Program participation are:

• Maintain, test, troubleshoot, upgrade, and repair navigation positioning systems including, but not limited to, inertial reference systems, sensor electronic assemblies, monitor assemblies, electronic panels, sensor assemblies, chassis, etc.
• Integrate and test data link communication systems following written test procedures and provide feedback to engineering as needed for process improvements.
• Operate multi-axis rate tables, environmental chambers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, torque wrenches, etc.
• Perform incoming product evaluations, safely handle electrostatic sensitive devices, document repair processes, record test data, and record non-conformances manually and electronically.
• Apply chemicals and cleaning products as required.
• Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, technical publications, maintenance manuals, and written instructions to troubleshoot, repair, and assemble modules, subassemblies, and systems.
• Conduct tests and report data in the prescribed format, using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test specific equipment or products.
• Follow all program and site security requirements.

The ideal candidate must be able to lift 30 lbs., pay attention to detail with a focus on quality output, work in a team environment where daily communication and interaction is required, willing to work in a production and repair environment with production goals and deadlines, and be able to learn to perform work responsibilities with limited supervision.

Basic Qualifications for the Production Test Technician 2:

• High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of industry-related experience
• Experience working with avionics or electronics
• MS Office experience
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance
• Advanced education in avionics or electronics
• Current or previous FAA/FCC Repairman certification (instrument)
• Developmental or operational test experience
• 4 years or more of industry-related testing and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with Configuration Management and/or Mission Assurance concepts
• Experience with shop floor manufacturing systems (SAP, GOLDesp, Visiprise Manufacturing, iMRO, etc.)
• Experience with ESD (electrostatic discharge) and FOD (foreign object damage) control
• Experience with CUI (control unclassified information) and COMSEC (communication security)
• Experience with FAR, ITAR, AS9100, and/or ISO 90001 rules and regulations

Primary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.