Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $50,900.00 - $84,900.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) match
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 work schedule
company events
Job Description
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company that provides innovative systems, products, and solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide. With a legacy rooted in groundbreaking achievements like the first transatlantic flight, stealth technology, and lunar exploration, Northrop Grumman continues to drive technological advancements that shape the future. The company prides itself on a culture of intellectual curiosity, diversity, and collaboration, fostering an environment where bold ideas and pioneering spirit thrive. Employees at Northrop Grumman are part of a dynamic team that is not only working on historic projects but also making history themselves through their innovative contributions and commitment to excellence.
The Electronics Technician position at Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector in Buffalo, New York, is a vital role focused on the development and production of cutting-edge Simulation Systems and assembly cells that support various Northrop Grumman operations and products. This role offers an opportunity to work in a clean and modern facility with a 9/80 work schedule, granting every other Friday off, and is part of a company culture that values employee networks, on-site and off-site events, and a strong commitment to defining possible in the field of electronic warfare technology. The role involves working with RF products, digital circuit cards, and microelectronic components, requiring precision, outstanding manual dexterity, and the ability to perform tasks under a microscope. Electronics Technicians will collaborate closely with engineers and supervisors, contribute to the development and modification of test procedures, and maintain strict adherence to safety, ESD, FOD, and cleanliness guidelines.
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k) match, paid time off including year-end shutdowns, and various other perks aimed at supporting employee growth and well-being. The salary range for this position is between $50,900 and $84,900, reflecting factors such as experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Additional compensation such as overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be available. This role does not require a security clearance, but U.S. citizenship is mandatory, reflecting the company's compliance with government regulations and commitment to national security. With a travel requirement of 10% of the time, this position is ideal for candidates who are adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to be part of a team making significant contributions to defense electronics and national security.
The Electronics Technician position at Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector in Buffalo, New York, is a vital role focused on the development and production of cutting-edge Simulation Systems and assembly cells that support various Northrop Grumman operations and products. This role offers an opportunity to work in a clean and modern facility with a 9/80 work schedule, granting every other Friday off, and is part of a company culture that values employee networks, on-site and off-site events, and a strong commitment to defining possible in the field of electronic warfare technology. The role involves working with RF products, digital circuit cards, and microelectronic components, requiring precision, outstanding manual dexterity, and the ability to perform tasks under a microscope. Electronics Technicians will collaborate closely with engineers and supervisors, contribute to the development and modification of test procedures, and maintain strict adherence to safety, ESD, FOD, and cleanliness guidelines.
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k) match, paid time off including year-end shutdowns, and various other perks aimed at supporting employee growth and well-being. The salary range for this position is between $50,900 and $84,900, reflecting factors such as experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Additional compensation such as overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be available. This role does not require a security clearance, but U.S. citizenship is mandatory, reflecting the company's compliance with government regulations and commitment to national security. With a travel requirement of 10% of the time, this position is ideal for candidates who are adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to be part of a team making significant contributions to defense electronics and national security.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Associate’s degree in an electronics field of study
- Hands-on use or experience with drawings, wire lists, source control drawings, or test procedures
- Experience in the testing and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies
- U.S. citizenship
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an associate’s degree in an electronics field of study
- Hands-on use/experience with drawings, wire lists, source control drawings, or test procedures
- Experience in the testing and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience performing testing of RF components and preparing test reports
- Experience in working with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers
- Experience interfacing with engineering teams
- Experience with soldering and electronics assembly processes
- Experience testing microelectronic components and performing tuning under a microscope
- Working knowledge of defense electronics, with a preference to EW systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in a performance based and metrics driven culture
Job Duties
- Test and troubleshoot RF products including RF microelectronic, RF amplifiers, switches, mixers, etc.
- Test and troubleshoot digital circuit cards
- Analyze equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in products and integrated test systems
- Diagnose non-conformances using schematics, wiring diagrams, source control drawings and other test procedures and equipment
- Perform RF tuning on microelectronics, which requires working under a microscope for much of workday
- Perform maintenance or calibration on test equipment
- Record and ensure validity of entries into data collection and test systems
- Interpret and recommend corrective action to test findings
- Execute proper documentation of actions performed in applicable forms
- Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies
- Ability to learn tasks under microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision
- Record production data accurately in travelers, shop floor systems, and quality records
- Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to assist in the writing or modification of test procedures
- Follow all safety, ESD, FOD, and cleanliness guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant work area
- Successfully complete in-house workmanship criteria training classes for continued employment
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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