Engineering Technician (Level 2/3)

About the Role

Northrop Grumman, Western Region Manufacturing and Operations has an opening for an Engineering Technician (Level 2/3) to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This is an in-person position in Redondo Beach, CA. Specialty Test is looking to fill a Level 2/3 Engineering Technician to help support all aspects/disciplines of Environmental and Specialty Test. The selected candidate must possess excellent communication skills and exceptional abilities to work well within a diverse team. Preferred candidate should have Structural Test experience and a general understanding of the hardware and methodology employed during a large variety of different testing environments and scenarios. This is a very unique role that requires the candidate to exhibit proficiency in both electrical and mechanical facets involved with all testing functions interchangeably. Candidate must have proficient familiarity with operating and the basic concepts pertaining to data acquisition and load control hardware as well as related instrumentation such as: LVDTs, Strain Gages, String Pots, Load Cells, etc. The selected individual is expected to work for and under the direction of a senior level personnel, Engineers and or Test Conductors. Candidate must possess the troubleshooting and interpersonal skills that will enable them to help manage statements of work and assignments in addition to mitigating issues within the entire Measurements team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, fabrication and assembly of mechanical and electromechanical components, sub-assemblies, systems and test stands.
• Setup and operate Data Acquisition Systems, execute to test plans.
• Participate in talent cross training efforts and mentorship assignments.
• Ability to interpret Engineering drawings and fabricate/troubleshoot cable assemblies/harnesses with minimal to no oversight.
• Experience integrating and calibrating transducers (strain gages, load cells, LVDTs, inclinometers, etc.) with data acquisition system to record deliverable data.
• This position may require multiple shift operations and overtime work.
• Individual must be able to meet and maintain the specific process certifications to support daily task assignments.

Basic Qualifications

Level 2: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) required and minimum of 2 years' relevant experience.

Level 3: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) required and minimum of 4 years' relevant experience.

• Experience in structural / flight test or an integration / R&D environment.
• Familiarity with Mechanical Engineering, Assembly and Test Operations department (standard) operating procedures/policies
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance and SCI within a timely manner.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 30 lb.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of testing experience including planning, set-up, and test execution.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic system, set up and checkout experience.
• Experience with strain gage installations and inter-bridge wiring configurations
• Experience with Fiber Optic Strain sensor fabrication, installation, and system operation
• Proficiency with general instrumentation, data acquisition, and load control set up and operation
• Ability to assess anomalies and develop resolutions in conjunction with Engineering.
• Ability to adhere to necessary processes, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to perform manual labor including but not limited to lifting and moving heavy test equipment, trench covers, often heavy cables and harnessing
• Desire to learn and assume multi-disciplined technician roles such as instrumentation, mechanical setup, dynamic testing, environmental/thermal testing
• DoD Top Secret Clearance and SCI

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Schedule

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Pay

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00

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.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Clearance Type: Top Secret

Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available