Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$106k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolut…
Skills: RF Applications, TWT Tuning, Automated Testing, MPM/TX Testing, Troubleshooting
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$169k–$254k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Engineering Program Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Mitigation, Systems Engineering, MBSE
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$169k–$254k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Engineering Program Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Mitigation, Systems Engineering, MBSE
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$106k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolut…
Skills: RF Applications, TWT Tuning, Automated Testing, MPM/TX Testing, Troubleshooting
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$123k–$185k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Manufacturing Process Engineering, Technical Leadership, Earned Value Management, Root Cause Corrective Action, DMAIC Process
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$49k–$82k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revoluti…
Skills: Milling Machine Operation, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measuring Instruments, Machine Setup, CNC Programming
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$154k–$231k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, Model Based System Engineering, Agile
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$49k–$82k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revoluti…
Skills: Milling Machine Operation, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measuring Instruments, CNC Programming, Tooling Alignment
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$54k–$89k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revoluti…
Skills: Functional Testing, Troubleshooting, Electronic Repair, Automated Testing, MPM/TX Testing
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$54k–$89k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revoluti…
Skills: Functional Testing, Troubleshooting, Electronic Repair, Automated Testing, MPM/TX Testing
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revoluti…
Skills: Schematics Reading, Engineering Drawing, Soldering, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Electronic Troubleshooting
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$58k–$97k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revoluti…
Skills: Milling Machine Operation, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measuring Instruments, Machine Setup, CNC Programming
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$96k/yr
Position Responsibilities: Develop detailed cost estimates for our solutions based on customer RFQs, engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.Prepare formal quote packages including pricing breakdowns, assumptions,…
Skills: Cost Estimating, Quote Preparation, Pricing Analysis, SolidWorks, APQP
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$58k–$97k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revoluti…
Skills: Milling Machine Operation, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measuring Instruments, Machine Setup, CNC Programming
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$154k–$231k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Program Management, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Technical Performance Management
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$154k–$231k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Program Management, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Technical Performance Management
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$154k–$231k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Program Management, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Risk Management
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$154k–$231k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: RF/Microwave Engineering, Manufacturing Test Engineering, People Management, Earned Value Management, Electronic Warfare
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$154k–$231k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: RF/Microwave Engineering, Manufacturing Test Engineering, Project Management, Financial Management, Earned Value Management
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site
$154k–$231k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Program Management, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Risk Management
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of advanced electronic systems and subassemblies. Execute test procedures and maintain comprehensive documentation while adhering to safety and military standards.
Requires a high school diploma with 4 years of experience or an associate degree in electronics with 2 years of experience. An active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are mandatory for start.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as an Electronic Technician 3 based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.
The selected candidate will perform a variety of technical functions in support of the design, assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic systems for mission-critical applications. This role requires hands-on work with electronic assemblies, circuit boards, and sophisticated test equipment to ensure all systems meet stringent performance and quality standards. The ideal candidate excels in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, and is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality results.
What You’ll get to Do:
Conduct functional and performance testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic systems and subassemblies.
Operate specialized test stations and equipment, with a focus on RF applications and TWT (Traveling Wave Tube) tuning.
Perform automated testing and MPM/TX (Microwave Power Module/Transmitter) testing.
Execute test procedures, accurately record data, and ensure compliance with engineering specifications and military standards.
Maintain comprehensive test documentation and calibration records, adhering to safety and ESD protocols.
Support root cause analysis of test failures, including data collection and implementation of corrective actions.
Assist with environmental testing and system-level verification.
Ensure ongoing compliance with safety, quality, and security standards.
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. +.
Must be available to work OT and possibly weekdays
Basic Qualifications Electronic Technician 3:
High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience; OR an Associate’s degree in Electronics with 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
Experience in military or aerospace manufacturing or depot environments.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Active Secret clearance, or above, required to start.
U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications Electronic Technician 3:
Experience with RF applications, TWT tuning, automated testing, and MPM/TX testing.
Experience with automated test systems and data acquisition software.
Experience with SAP/GOLD/ Microsoft Office suites.
Experience working with use of any RF test instruments such as (but not limited to) Performance Network Analyzer, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, etc.
DOD security clearance
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that 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: $63,500.00 - $105,900.00The 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, education, skills and current market conditions.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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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.We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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