Engineering Technician Level 3/4 (AHT)

Employer description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Engineering Technician Level 3 or 4 to work with a team of engineers to support CCA re-design efforts. This role will involve contributing to developing and maintaining test plans, procedures, and reports with minimal supervision. This role will also be executing the procedures for formal qualification tests. The candidate will be working in a cross-functional team to execute test efforts. This position will require travel to support the test program of the AARGM ER LRIP programs.

Responsibilities:

Assist to develop Test plans, Procedures, and reports.Identify process improvements, capture feedback from the team to implement improvementsRespond to technical issues associated with the product being fabricated.Work with the team to help troubleshoot and repair systems or equipmentWork in a multifunctional team to solve production related issues.Work as part of an Integrated Product Team to support both internal and external customers.Execute test procedures for formal testing.Collaborate with engineers to create test cases to test functionality of software builds. 

Basic Qualifications (Engineering Tech 3)

High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of additional related education or experience.Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing, production, and engineering processes.Ability to interpret 2D drawings.Computer skills must include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.Ability to interact and communicate effectively with external customers and all plant personnel.U.S. citizenship with an Active Secret clearance. 
Basic Qualifications (Engineering Tech 4)

High School Diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of additional related education or experience.Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing, production, and engineering processes.Ability to interpret 2D drawings.Computer skills must include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.Ability to interact and communicate effectively with external customers and all plant personnel.U.S. citizenship with an Active Secret clearance 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.Experience generating written work instructions for production operations.Knowledge of basic mechanical systems and tools and hands on experience.Experience with programmable logic and software integration. 

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.