Engineering Technician 2/3- Active Secret Clearance Required

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical/Engineering Technician - Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Melbourne, FL. This position requires a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Fabrication space including 5’s and tool control.
• Assemble and build details and sub-assemblies.
• Support development engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of mechanical systems.
• Perform part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Conduct routine testing, troubleshooting, prototype building, and developmental engineering tasks.
• Conduct engineering tests and collect data.
• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Devices, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.
• Adhere to all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety guidelines and regulations.
• Work and communicate over ambient noise.
• Work in a variety of work spaces/positions. Work spaces may include but are not limited to small, enclosed spaces, awkward, and elevated spaces. Positions may include bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, ascending/descending ladders, and/or working overhead.
• Travel (domestically) up to 10% of the time to support other locations as the business requires.

Requirements

• Level 2: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Level 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings or models.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and/or fabrication.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs, prior to the start of employment.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and off-shifts to support the business needs.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
• Ability to wear a respirator or other safety gear.
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 50lbs and work with hazardous-materials, in accordance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: See above.
• Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS, Word, Excel, Outlook), proficiency with CPLM and NX, knowledge of schematic diagrams and other engineering documentation, experience with sheet metal fabrication and assembly, experience in sheet metal processes such as riveting, drilling, countersinking, and using a router.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range, flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We also provide exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and a variety of other perks including a generous PTO policy, Company paid holidays, and more.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule (6:00 am to 4:30 pm) with every Friday or Monday off.