Production Test Technician 4

Northrop Grumman

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWaynesboro • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,700 - $104,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electronics principles, fabrication, and testing of complex components and systems, with a strong focus on quality assurance and compliance with testing standards. Proficient in troubleshooting, data analysis, and the operation of specialized test equipment.

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Electronics PrinciplesRF Test ExperienceTest Development ExperienceSecret Security ClearanceElectrical Test Equipment

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Hard Skills

FabricationTestingTroubleshootingData AnalysisCalibrationAcceptance TestingDebuggingQuality ControlMeasurement TechniquesComplex Systems Integration

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Testing DevicesHand ToolsPower ToolsMeasurement DevicesStatistical Process Control

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDSecret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsProduction TestingComplex ComponentsAntenna TestNearfield Antenna Range

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support production and manufacturing operations at Central Virginia manufacturing facilities
Apply electronics principles in fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems
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 specialized equipment and facilities
Verify product, paperwork, test-process, and test-equipment configurations and calibrations
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
Assist engineers with process, test specification, and revision notice development
Conduct highly complex production tests according to methods, procedures, standards, and sequences
Perform initial procedural tests on new or modified equipment and make required modifications/calibrations
Use hand tools, small power tools, and measuring/testing devices
Integrate software and hardware through debugging
Maintain and integrate peripherals and networks
Monitor and verify quality using statistical process or other control procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED with an additional 6 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
Secret clearance is required to start
U.S. Citizenship is required
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)
A current active Secret Security Clearance with an investigation date of less than 5 years (preferred)
Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift
Ability to travel 25% of the time
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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