Electronics Technician 3

Relocation assistance is not available. U.S. citizenship is required. Travel is expected (10% of the time).

About the Role

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking an Electronics Technician 3 to join our team in Buffalo, New York. The role focuses on development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems solutions and focused assembly cells supporting other Northrop Grumman operations and products.

Responsibilities

• Tests and troubleshoots RF products including RF drawers, discrete RF components, and microelectronic parts in accordance with technical specifications and engineering instructions.
• Tests and troubleshoots digital circuit cards in accordance with specifications and engineering instructions.
• Analyzes equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in products and integrated test systems.
• Diagnoses malfunctions using schematics, wiring diagrams, source control drawings, and other test procedures and equipment.
• Removes, replaces, and/or repairs system issues as required.
• Performs RF tuning on microelectronics, which requires working under a microscope for much of the workday.
• Modifies avionics systems according to technical publications or engineering drawings.
• Performs equipment maintenance or calibration on test equipment as required.
• Performs assembly processes as needed to maintain workflow.
• Records and ensures validity of entries into data collection and test systems.
• Interprets and recommends corrective action to test findings.
• Executes proper documentation of actions performed in applicable forms.
• Writes or modifies test procedures.
• Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Learns tasks under a microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision.
• Assists other functional team members with any associated tasks.

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree in an electronic field of study plus 2 years of relevant experience; or 2 years of U.S. military electronic schooling plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting RF and digital equipment.
• Experience working with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers.
• Manual dexterity with the ability to handle and assemble small parts.
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on use of drawings, wire lists, source control drawings, or test procedures.
• Experience working with microelectronics and performing tuning under a microscope.
• Experience working with engineering teams.
• Experience with soldering and electronic assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of defense electronics, with a preference for Electronic Warfare systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a performance-based and metrics-driven culture.

Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• Clean, modern, and organized work facility.
• Health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off (including end-of-year shutdown).
• Employee Networks and regular on-site/off-site employee events.
• Education assistance, training, and development.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $60,500.00 – $100,900.00. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).