About the Role
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking an Electronics Technician to join their team in Amherst Systems, Buffalo, New York. This role focuses on the development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems solutions and focused assembly cells.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- RF tuning
- Manual dexterity
- Precision
- Soldering
- Electronics assembly processes
- Spectrum analyzers
- Oscilloscopes
- Network analyzers
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
Location
- Buffalo, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years of relevant experience
Education Level
- Associate’s degree in an electronics field of study
Salary/Compensations
- $50,900.00 - $84,900.00
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- End of year shutdown
- Employee Networks
- On-site and off-site employee events
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule
- Life and disability insurance
- Company paid holidays
About the Company
- At Northrop Grumman, 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.
- 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 products are on the cutting edge of electronic warfare technology and play an important role in protecting our brave service members.
Equal Opportunity
- Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
- For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
