Electronics Technician

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 sector is seeking an Electronics
Technician to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Amherst Systems in Buffalo, New York ; an organization focused on development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems solutions and focused assembly cells supporting other Northrop Grumman operations and products.

• Enjoy a 9/80 Schedule - Every other Friday off

• Work in a Clean, Modern Facility - Bright, tidy, and organized

• Full Benefits - Health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off (including end of year shutdown), and more

• Company Culture - Join our Employee Networks and participate in regular on-site and off-site employee events

• Defining Possible - Our products are on the cutting edge of electronic warfare technology and play an important role in protecting our brave service members

• 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.

• 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.

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Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following:
Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $50,900.00 - $84,900.00

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…