Northrop Grumman · Los Angeles
Manufacturing & Operations
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for talented Active Duty Military members to join our team as a Production Test Technician 2 located in Woodland Hills, CA.
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Responsibilities for SkillBridge Program participation are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Goals – Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands-on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome – Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
SkillBridge Eligibility:
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
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Job Description:
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Production Test Technician 2 located in Woodland Hills, CA.
What you'll get to do:
Maintain, test, troubleshoot, upgrade, and repair navigation positioning systems including, but not limited to, inertial reference systems, sensor electronic assemblies, monitor assemblies, electronic panels, sensor assemblies, chassis, etc.
Integrate and test data link communication systems following written test procedures and provide feedback to engineering as needed for process improvements.
Operate multi-axis rate tables, environmental chambers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, torque wrenches, etc.
Perform incoming product evaluations, safely handle electrostatic sensitive devices, document repair processes, record test data, and record non-conformances manually and electronically.
Apply chemicals and cleaning products as required.
Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, technical publications, maintenance manuals, and written instructions to troubleshoot, repair, and assemble modules, subassemblies, and systems.
Conduct tests and report data in the prescribed format, using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test specific equipment or products.
Follow all program and site security requirements.
The ideal candidate must be able to lift 30 lbs., pay attention to detail with a focus on quality output, work in a team environment where daily communication and interaction is required, willing to work in a production and repair environment with production goals and deadlines, and be able to learn to perform work responsibilities with limited supervision.
Basic Qualifications for the Production Test Technician 2:
High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of industry-related experience
Experience working with avionics or electronics
MS Office experience
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Secret clearance
Advanced education in avionics or electronics
Current or previous FAA/FCC Repairman certification (instrument)
Developmental or operational test experience
4 years or more of industry-related testing and troubleshooting experience
Experience with Configuration Management and/or Mission Assurance concepts
Experience with shop floor manufacturing systems (SAP, GOLDesp, Visiprise Manufacturing, iMRO, etc.)
Experience with ESD (electrostatic discharge) and FOD (foreign object damage) control
Experience with CUI (control unclassified information) and COMSEC (communication security)
Experience with FAR, ITAR, AS9100, and/or ISO 90001 rules and regulations