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Production Test Technician - Level 1 or Level 2

Northrop Grumman

VADU05, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Production Test Technician – Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This position will be performing day-to-day work in Component Test Lab (CTL) work center.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Test campaigns may require 12-hour shift work.

In this job, you will:

Operate electronic ground support equipment (EGSE) Test racks by mating/demate cables for Avionics & box level testing, performs checkout pre- and post-use inspections, data gathering and other requirements as necessary.
Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests for circuit card assemblies (CCA’s) & Avionics boxes by following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.
Lays out and assembles units for production equipment according to designs and specifications. Adjusts and calibrate systems as needed.
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
Test, troubleshooting, removal, installation, modification, and maintenance of Avionics Boxes & circuit card Assemblies with collaboration & support from Test Engineering group.
Must be able to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions to fabricate and assemble necessary fixtures and/or components.
Other responsibilities include: Conducting tests and reporting data in the prescribed format, using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test specific equipment or products.
Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends as required.
Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Security Clearance
Ability to lift 30lbs
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook), Teams chat.
Should be able to print out Test procedures though Windchill or similar systems as needed with basic training provided.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Security Clearance
Ability to lift 30lbs
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook), Teams chat.
Should be able to print out Test procedures though Windchill or similar systems as needed with basic training provided.

Preferred Qualifications: