Engineering Technician 2 / 3

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the role

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. As an Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Engineering Technician performs a variety of support functions to create and control procedures, electronic shop instructions, and manage/edit databases for the Explosives and Pyrotechnics and/or Propellant departments within Propulsion Systems Innovation (PSI) Works. You will facilitate communication between Laboratory, Engineering, and Test Research Operations (TRO) by understanding the functions and roles of each group. Using your intimate understanding of laboratory, test, and manufacturing operations, you will translate engineering requirements and test plans into easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions. You will provide the critical service of transforming complex requirements into simple and clear shop floor instructions.

You will acquire subject knowledge by engaging technicians, observing lab/production methods, referring to technical specifications, and engineering drawings. You will update and proofread customer reports with the most recent information from test results and maintain databases with the latest test results. This position works a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain Electronic Shop Floor (ESI) instructions and support documents
• Convert shop floor work instructions from various platforms (paper systems) to Electronic Shop Floor Work Instruction System
• Create/update and manage laboratory work instructions (LWI) in accordance with program and company requirements
• Create/update simple sketches and/or process flows used in work instructions
• Coordinate with a multifunctional team and customers for review and approval of electronic work instructions
• Manage and incorporate parts effectivity and engineering revisions into shop instructions
• Manage Engineering change control and configuration management methods for both parts and processes
• Assist scientists with test plan authoring and tabletop reviews
• Update and manage databases of aging and surveillance test results for various programs
• Seek process and planning feedback from lab technicians and operations, and incorporate into planning where possible
• Understand the change control process and assist in the creation of CR’s/OCR’s and subsequent implementation into planning
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to become an expert in the company's Electronic Shop Floor work instruction software (ESI) and document/engineering Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing processes
• Excellent organizational skills
• Understanding of basic engineering principles as well as the ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering documentation such as test plans, engineering drawings, and schematic diagrams
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to become an expert in the company's Electronic Shop Floor work instruction software (ESI) and document/engineering Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
• Knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of basic engineering principles as well as the ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering documentation such as test plans, engineering drawings, and schematic diagrams
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience writing planning and ESI shop floor instructions
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense manufacturing and laboratory environments
• Experience working in research and development, laboratory, TRO, operations, operations management, or Process/Manufacturing Engineering
• Hands-on experience with energetics, ideally including work with airbags
• Wet-lab experience
• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional team environments

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the 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 are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life, including:

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

Schedule

This position works a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.