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(Skillbridge) Electronic Technician (Level 2 OR 3)

Northrop Grumman · Huntsville, AL · 1 mo ago
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Relocation assistance is not available. An active U.S. Government Interim Secret security clearance is required at the start of the internship. Travel is expected up to 25% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Launch Vehicles Electrical Technician – Level 2 or 3 located in Huntsville, AL, you’ll be an essential team member on missions critical to national defense. This role supports all phases of electrical integration and test (I&T) engineering objectives from inception through completion, focusing on electrical testing at the system level for flight hardware and launch support equipment. The position is fully on-site in Huntsville, AL.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. NG-MIP offers transitioning service members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in executing electrical test procedures at the vehicle system level as an operator.
  • Follow detailed work instructions to set up vehicle-level electrical testing at the direction of the test conductor.
  • Execute flight avionics battery charging and maintenance.
  • Rework flight harnesses installed inside the vehicle per IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
  • Assist in completing reviews of battery charge/discharge plots and discrete verifications.
  • Maintain close coordination and communication with the electrical engineering test conductor.
  • Participate in daily escalation and tiered meeting structures.
  • Support the transition to digital work instructions (MES).
  • Support field mission campaigns and launch execution.
  • Work in tight spaces and climb up and down carriages while avoiding damage to surrounding components.
  • Move Electronic Ground Support Equipment; must be able to carry 40 lbs.
  • Support production floor operations, including tasks related to system-level testing of launch vehicle subsystems such as ordnance verification, RF systems, telemetry verification, flight termination systems, and flight simulation.
  • Operate and troubleshoot Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).
  • Identify discrepancies during testing and provide details to the test conductor.
  • Assist in troubleshooting anomalies and help develop solutions.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and champion implementation.
  • Accurately execute detailed manufacturing and testing instructions for flight hardware.
  • Maintain shop tools and equipment to 5S standards.
  • Work within strict Engineering and Quality standards.
  • Assist with mechanical assembly and disassembly as required.
  • Occasional business travel may be required.

Requirements

  • General knowledge of electronics hardware, troubleshooting, and use of mechanical hand tools.
  • Ability to work to mechanical and electrical drawing specifications.
  • Experience supporting complex system-level testing on flight hardware.
  • Daily responsibilities require interfacing with space launch vehicle hardware.
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technicians and engineers.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

  • High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
  • Experience supporting electrical testing on flight hardware on a fully integrated vehicle.
  • Experience mating/demating flight connections.
  • Experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, frequency generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, and power supplies.
  • Hands-on experience assembling, troubleshooting, and maintaining electronics, LRUs, or avionics.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

  • High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
  • Experience supporting electrical testing on flight hardware on a fully integrated vehicle.
  • Experience mating/demating flight connections.
  • Experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, frequency generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, and power supplies.
  • Hands-on experience assembling, troubleshooting, and maintaining electronics, LRUs, or avionics.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Electronics training equivalent to 2 years of technical trade school or military technical school.
  • Experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test).
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification.

SkillBridge Eligibility

  • Has served at least 180 days on active duty.
  • Is within 12 months of separation or retirement.
  • Will receive an honorable discharge.
  • Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS.
  • Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
  • Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in the SkillBridge Program prior to the start of the internship.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information, visit the Northrop Grumman Total Rewards site.

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