Engineering Technician 2

This position is 100% onsite in Promontory, UT and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Travel is required, up to 10% of the time. A U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance is required.

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Level 2 Engineering Technician to perform instrumentation, assembly, disassembly, and testing of articles in support of development and production rate programs. The role requires reviewing and implementing test plans, drawings, specifications, and written shop planning. Desired skills include strong working knowledge and experience in instrumentation installation, operation of control systems and data acquisition systems, operating specialized equipment and tooling, handling operations, crane and occasional forklift operations, and safe use of hazardous chemicals. Implementation of continuous improvement using 5S principles will be required.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a team in a highly collaborative, communication-dependent, safety-focused environment.
• Perform installation, hookup, checkout, and operation of sensing equipment on test articles.
• Perform mechanical assembly and disassembly of test fixtures.
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, standard shop equipment, troubleshooting of electronic and electrical equipment, operation of specialized testing equipment and tooling, handling operations, crane, manlift, and forklift operations.
• Safe use of various chemicals, cleaners, and bonding compounds.
• Use computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
• Set-up, fabrication, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Ability to read, clearly interpret, and accurately follow shop planning, standard work documents, and other written instructions.
• Capable of using calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.
• Proficient with manual and power tools.
• Must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
• Must be able to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical or STEM discipline.
• Electronics/Data Acquisition troubleshooting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with two-part adhesives and bonding operations.
• Working knowledge of Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in instrumentation installation and operation of control systems and data acquisition systems.
• Implementation of continuous improvement using 5S principles.

Schedule

This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.

Pay

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

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.