Deployable Avionics Technician Level 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems at Edwards AFB, CA, seeks a Deployable Avionics Technician 2 to install, test, and repair avionics wiring in aircraft per specs and FAA rules. Responsibilities include fabricating harnesses, reading wiring diagrams and blueprints, and performing work in an approved environment.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent, 2 years related experience, and Secret clearance or higher.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and blueprints and follow FAA regs.
• Willing to work flexible shifts and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics wiring per specs and FAA rules.
• Fabricate, install and test wiring harnesses and harness routing.
• Read wiring diagrams and blueprints; operate specialty vehicles.
• Work in an approved environment with standard safety procedures.

Skills

Wiring diagrams

Read blueprints

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years related education/experience

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Deployable Avionics Technician 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aircraft Solutions organization.

This role is located at Edwards AFB, CA.

Job Duties

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems wiring in aircraft in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
• Fabricate, install and test installation, routing, clamping and wiring harnesses.
• Read wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Ability to operate specialty vehicles.
• Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.
• Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
• Able to relay and receive information.
• Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions and a complete understanding of Aviation and Aerospace technical data.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications Level 2: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• Accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 180 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements.
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces
• Must be able to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel within a reasonable period of time after hiring as determined by the company.
• Ability to successfully pass vision screen and color blindness tests within a reasonable period of time after hiring as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Current Top-Secret clearance.
• Operational experience

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

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.

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.