Production Test Technician
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Manufacturing / Production
Test Engineer, Electronics Technician, Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA
Production Test Technician
- Level 2
Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems is seeking a Production Test Technician
- Level 2 to join our team in San Diego, CA. This position is 1st shift, 100% onsite, and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
San Diego, CA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $51,400 - $85,600
Job DescriptionRELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No 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.
The ideal candidate must be able to set 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:
- Determining the methods and techniques for effectively monitoring various tests and measuring electrical performance on complex systems
- Selection, set up, calibration and operation of complex and special equipment and facilities over a broad spectrum of technologies
- Verification and validation of product and paperwork configuration, test processes and test equipment/setup configuration and calibration
- Measuring, collecting and recording of electrical performance data including analysis and evaluation of the data, experimental models, resultant data, etc. that verifies the reliability and validity of the desired function, preparing accurate and complete test reports of all recorded data
- Programming and verification of devices
- Troubleshooting of systems, devices, processes and/or test set-ups to locate and repair defective areas
- Conducts test of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.
- Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties.
- Must be capable of adapting to changing assignments and requirements.
Basic Qualifications for the Production Test Technician:
- High School Diploma/GED with an additional 2 or more years of relevant experience with test of complex components, assemblies, devices, filters, circuits and systems
- Must have experience with electronics principles.
- Must have ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications for the Production Test Technician
- RF test experience or Filter tuning or laser welding
- Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment
What We Can Offer You
- 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…
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