Engineering Technician - Level 1
About the role
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Engineering Tech Support – Level 1 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Engineering Tech Support will provide technical support for Integration and Test (I&T) of spacecraft components, performing tasks such as integration of electrical wire harnesses, cables, and electronic components, performing electrical bonding and continuity testing, as well as using mechanical fasteners and hand tools. The role involves reading and interpreting work instructions, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings, and executing work with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and hardware quality while strictly following company procedures. The successful candidate will deliver timely status updates and flag technical issues to shop leads and Work Center management, ensuring any potential impacts to quality or schedule are addressed promptly. This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, adherence to rigorous quality and safety protocols, and the ability to operate as a strong team-oriented individual who is driven to achieve product quality and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Interpret detailed work instructions, electrical schematics, wire lists, and complex engineering documentation.
- Assemble electromechanical, electronic components, and spacecraft wire harness assemblies.
- Support the integration of critical spaceflight electrical hardware with a high level of attention to detail, safety, and quality