Production Test Technician 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. 

We are looking for you to join our team as a Production Test Technician 4 based out of San Diego, CA. As a Production Test Technician 4 at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Communications Solutions Business Unit as a member of the F22 CNI team. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration.

Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences. Lays out and assembles units for production equipment according to designs and specifications. Adjusts and calibrates systems as needed. Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches. Corrects malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts or components as directed. Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

What you'll get to do:

• Test, troubleshoot, and repair CNI systems and hardware following written test procedures and provide feedback to engineering as needed for process improvements.
• Operate test equipment, environmental chambers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, torque wrenches, etc.
• 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, be willing to work in a production and repair environment with production goals and deadlines, and be able to perform work responsibilities with limited supervision.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of industry-related experience.
• Experience working with F22 CNI system.
• MS Office experience.
• Willing to work a flexible work schedule that includes extended shifts, may include holidays, and weekends as required.
• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance.
• SAP clearances/experience is highly preferred.
• Advanced education and/or experience testing and troubleshooting CNI systems.
• Developmental or operational test experience.
• Experience with shop floor manufacturing systems (SAP, Solumina, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with ESD (electrostatic discharge) and FOD (foreign object damage) control.
• Experience with CUI (controlled unclassified information) and COMSEC (communications security).
• Experience with FAR, ITAR, AS9100, and/or ISO 90001 rules and regulations.

Salary Range: $70,400.00 - $117,400.00<