Calibration Technician 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Apopka, FL, is seeking a Calibration Technician 3 to calibrate, repair and maintain measuring and test equipment (M&T&E). You will perform precision measurements, document results, and assist in ensuring equipment readiness for internal customers and service providers.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of calibration experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of calibration and repair experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Experience with metrology techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, repair, modify and maintain M&T&E and instrumentation.
• Record results and follow ISO requirements and documentation standards.
• Coordinate with vendors for external calibration support.
• Perform component-level troubleshooting and repair on M&T&E.
• Use high-precision instruments (DMMs, oscilloscopes, generators, analyzers).
• Adapt procedures to achieve precise measurements and maintain records.
• Interface with internal customers and external vendors as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SureCal

MetCal

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No

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 Mission Systems is seeking a talented Calibration Technician 3 to join our team in Apopka, FL. The Calibration Technician will calibrate, repair, modify and maintain measuring & test equipment (M&T&E) and instrumentation devising methods and procedures, utilizing measurement standards on M&T&E. Responsible for the daily operation of the assigned calibration facility and the service to its internal customers and service providers. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

What you will get to do:

• Apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate measuring and test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Utilize identified calibration standards and procedures, with the ability to identify appropriate substitute standards.
• Identify and precisely follow established calibration procedures, and accurately record results in accordance with Command Media and ISO requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors for external calibration support.
• Perform component level troubleshooting and repair on M&T&E.
• Capable of using high precision measuring equipment and scientific instruments to calibrate, verify, adjust and repair M&T&E.
• Typical M&T&E includes, but is not limited to: digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, function generators, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and custom test fixtures.
• Adapt equipment, standards, and procedures to accomplish unique measurements.
• Must be meticulous when documenting results and maintaining records pertinent to the calibration process.
• Determine salvageability of broken, damaged, inoperable, or obsolete M&T&E.
• Make recommendations as to the purchase of M&T&E, accounting for purpose and support requirements.
• Perform corrective actions to address identified opportunities for improvement.
• Perform laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping.
• Interface with internal customers and external vendors as necessary.

Basic Qualifications for the Calibration Technician 3:

High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of experience in the calibration and repair of electronic measuring and test equipment. U.S Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certificate in metrology or other comparable certification in metrology techniques. Experience in component level troubleshooting and repair of RF or complex M&T&E. Experience with operation and programming of SureCal, MetCal, or other automation platform. PMEL or equivalent certificate of calibration training. 6 months of metrology school.

Salary Range

#MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00 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.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Application Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Company Overview

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.