Calibration Technician

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 seeking a talented Calibration Technician 2 to join our team in Rolling Meadows, IL.

The Calibration Technician will calibrate, repair, modify and maintain measuring & test equipment (M&TE) and instrumentation devising methods and procedures, utilizing measurement standards on new and existing M&TE.

• Responsible for the daily operation of the assigned calibration facility and the service to its internal customers and service providers.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate measuring and test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Utilize identified calibration standards and procedures, with the ability to identify appropriate substitute standards.
• Identify and precisely follow established calibration procedures, and accurately record results in accordance with Command Media and ISO requirements.
• Perform component level troubleshooting and repair on M&TE.
• Capable of using high precision measuring equipment and scientific instruments to calibrate, verify, adjust and repair M&TE. Typical M&TE includes, but is not limited to: digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, function generators, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and custom test fixtures.
• Adapt equipment, standards, and procedures to accomplish unique measurements.
• Must be meticulous when documenting results and maintaining records pertinent to the calibration process.
• Determine salvageability of broken, damaged, inoperable, or obsolete M&TE.
• Make recommendations as to the purchase of M&TE, accounting for purpose and support requirements.
• Perform corrective actions to address identified opportunities for improvement.
• Perform laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping.
• Interface with internal customers and external vendors as necessary.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of basic AC and DC electronics, with ability to read electronic schematics.

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience in the calibration and repair of electronic measuring and test equipment.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

• Certificate in metrology or other comparable certification in metrology techniques.
• Experience in component level troubleshooting and repair of RF or complex M&TE.
• Experience with operation and programming of Sure Cal, Met Cal, or other automation platform.
• PMEL or equivalent certificate of calibration training.

Primary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $89,100.00

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,…