Energetic Technician 2/3 (2nd Shift)

At Northrop Grumman, our 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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Energetic Technician 2 or Energetic Technician 3 for the night shift at our Elkton, Maryland location. The Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for Government and commercial customers. Elkton is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore, offering a variety of outdoor and cultural activities.

Under supervision, this role supports processing, management, and handling of energetic materials and electromechanical systems while ensuring strict compliance with energetics safety protocols. The position involves supporting Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) oversight, adhering to Hazardous Operation Standards (HOPS), and maintaining work areas in compliance with Foreign Object Debris (FOD), Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), and 5S standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions for the fabrication of rocket motors, working with explosives and chemicals during processing.
• Read and follow written manufacturing instructions, collaborating with non-manufacturing personnel to meet build requirements and schedules.
• Safely handle hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA and company policies.
• Operate production equipment such as mixers, presses, lathes, scales, hoists, forklifts, ovens, and paint booths.
• Use instruments like verniers, durometers, height gages, leak detectors, torque wrenches, and resistance meters.
• Support various manufacturing areas including Ordnance, Casting, Insulation, Final Assembly, and Lining as needed.
• Perform daily standard work and revise as necessary, identifying discrepancies in design, planning, or manufacturing.
• Ensure operations are completed within allowed timeframes and report any inspection delays to management.
• Immediately stop operations and report any safety incidents or "near misses."
• Report defective equipment to supervision and tag it out accordingly.
• Assist engineers in developing mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical designs, tests, fabrications, and modifications.
• Work from schematics, diagrams, or verbal descriptions to perform testing, troubleshooting, and prototype building.
• Analyze data and recommend modifications to components, process documentation, or test procedures with a focus on energetics safety.

Requirements

Energetic Technician 2

• High School Diploma.
• 2 years of overall work experience within a manufacturing environment, additional related education, or a combination.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience (vs. automation).
• Ability to multitask and work on more than one project at a time.
• Good reading and math skills.
• Exposure to Chemistry and vocational training such as soldering, woodworking, metalworking, electrical, automotive assembly, welding, or mechanical training.
• Must be certifiable for respirator use and competent to be trained in forklift and hoist operation.
• Ability to work modified shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed, with flexible working hours.
• Blueprint reading fundamentals or the aptitude to learn.

Energetic Technician 3

• High School Diploma.
• 5 years of overall work experience within a manufacturing environment, additional related education, or a combination.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience (vs. automation).
• Ability to multitask and work on more than one project at a time.
• Good reading and math skills.
• Exposure to Chemistry and vocational training such as soldering, woodworking, metalworking, electrical, automotive assembly, welding, or mechanical training.
• Must be certifiable for respirator use and competent to be trained in forklift and hoist operation.
• Ability to work modified shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed, with flexible working hours.
• Blueprint reading fundamentals or the aptitude to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or mechanics position.
• Defense industry experience.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S principles.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Tools.

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $89,100.00. The salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Schedule

• Night shift.
• Modified shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Flexible working hours to staff production needs.