Production Test Technician 2

Northrop Grumman

. Support production and manufacturing operations at Central Virginia manufacturing facilities .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWaynesboro • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $44,400 - $74,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electronics principles, fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of complex components and systems. Proficient in using electrical and RF test equipment, with a strong ability to analyze performance data and prepare detailed test reports.

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Electronics PrinciplesRF Test ExperienceTest Development ExperienceSecret Security ClearanceTroubleshooting Systems

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Hard Skills

Fabrication of Complex ComponentsTesting of Assemblies and DevicesCalibration of Test EquipmentMeasurement and Analysis of Electrical PerformanceProgramming and Verification of Devices

Soft Skills

Adaptability to Changing Assignments

Tools & Technologies

Electrical Test EquipmentRF Test EquipmentHand and Small Power ToolsMeasuring and Testing Devices

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDSecret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsAcceptance Test ProceduresTest ProcessesAntenna Test/Range ExperienceTest Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support production and manufacturing operations at Central Virginia manufacturing facilities
Perform acceptance test procedures to verify equipment function
Determine methods and techniques for monitoring tests and measuring electrical performance on complex systems
Select, set up, calibrate, and operate complex and special equipment and facilities
Verify and validate product and paperwork configuration, test processes, and test equipment/setup configuration and calibration
Measure, collect, record, analyze, and evaluate electrical performance data
Prepare accurate and complete test reports
Program and verify devices
Troubleshoot systems, devices, processes, and test setups to locate and repair defective areas
Conduct tests of production assemblies and units according to methods, procedures, standards, and sequences

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED with an additional 2 or more years of relevant experience with fabrication and test of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits and systems
Experience with electronics principles
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and program clearance
A Secret clearance is required to start
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to apply electronics principles in fabrication, test, and troubleshooting of complete components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems
RF test experience and/or antenna test/range experience preferred
Test development experience in a nearfield antenna range preferred
Experience with electrical and/or RF test equipment preferred
Current active Secret Security Clearance with an investigation date of less than 5 years preferred
Must be capable of adapting to changing assignments and requirements
Ability to use hand and small power tools and various measuring and testing devices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Company paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential for 2nd shift
Discretionary bonus eligibility