Engineering Technician 1 or 2

Relocation assistance is not available. U.S. citizenship is required; candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and Special Program Access. Travel up to 10% may be required.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Engineering Technician 1 or 2 to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The candidate will work within a technical team responsible for building, testing, and analyzing Materials and Materials Systems, providing technical support to Engineers and other Laboratory Staff. This is a full-time, on-site position with no remote/hybrid/telework options available.

Responsibilities

• Machine basic parts and fixtures per drawings and work instructions under supervision.
• Fabricate and assemble test fixtures and specimens using standard shop practices and hand tools.
• Operate the waterjet system for assigned cuts, stage materials, follow procedures, and verify completed parts.
• Perform daily cleanup and routine care of lab spaces, machine shop, and shared equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance on the Waterjet and other Machine Shop Tools with Facilities and outside vendors.
• Coordinate calibration for electronic Laboratory equipment with the Metrology group and outside vendors.
• Order and restock tools, consumables, and PPE.
• Receive, label, store, and issue chemicals per guidelines and keep chemical storage areas organized.
• Maintain tracking and accountability of government property.
• Process outdated equipment for Surplus removal.
• Uphold general lab and shop cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with test and measurement duties in the Lab under supervision, including gathering, maintaining, formatting, compiling, and manipulating technical data.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Engineering Technician 2: 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and Special Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine shop experience/certifications.
• Electronics assembly experience/certifications.
• Experience working in an organized laboratory, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance in scope within the last 6 years, and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; base salary offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, 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 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.

Benefits

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