Deployable Avionics Technician Level 2/Level 3

All Aviation Jobs; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Edwards AFB, CA, seeks a Deployable Avionics Technician 2 to join our Aircraft Solutions team. You will install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics wiring in aircraft per specifications, read wiring diagrams, and fabricate harnesses.

This position requires DoD Secret with ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance, flexible schedule including extended shifts, and the physical ability to perform tasks up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 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 DoD Secret with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret 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 amount of time as determined by business needs.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Adaptability

Manual dexterity

Travel readiness

Wiring diagrams

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (Level 2)

High School diploma or equivalent + 4 years (Level 3)

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.

This req may be filled at a level 2 or a level 3 based on qualifications outlined below.

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 DoD Secret with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret 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 amount of time as determined by business needs.
• 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

Basic Qualifications Level 3

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 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 DoD Secret with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret 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 amount of time as determined by business needs.
• 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

• Current Top-Secret clearance.
• Operational experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00

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.