Electrical Avionics Technician 3 / 4

Northrop Grumman; Whiteman Afb (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Electrical Avionics Technician 3/4 at Whiteman AFB, MO. The role supports the B-2 Modification Team in a classified environment and requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities include wiring, testing, and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems. Shifts vary and overtime may be required; the position emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical work (lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling).
• Must be able to pass electrical training class and obtain/maintain final Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties to lay out, fabricate, and install electrical wiring or coaxial cable on aircraft.
• Tests, troubleshoots electrical systems for conformance to specifications and repairs as needed.
• Cuts wire to length, strips insulation, and insulates connections with plastic sleeves.
• Attaches wiring to fixtures and accessories such as transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards.
• Monitors quality per statistical process or other control procedures.
• Maintain electrical qualifications and other maintenance certifications.
• Configure aircraft for maintenance and assist with software uploads and system checkouts.
• Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures during operations.

Skills

Read wiring diagrams

Physical stamina

Electrical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P certificate or AS degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 an Electrical Avionics Technician 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the B-2 Modification Team. This role is located at Whiteman AFB, MO.

This position requires a security clearance, so an active clearance is preferred, but a clearance request will be submitted for the selected candidate if necessary. The nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working in a classified environment; cell phones and personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas.

Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Performs all duties required to lay out, fabricate, and install electrical wiring or coaxial cable on aircraft.
• Checks, tests, and troubleshoots electrical systems for conformance to specifications and performs repair, removal, and reinstallation of wiring as necessary.
• Cuts wire to length, strips insulation from wire ends, and insulates connections with plastic sleeves.
• Attaches wire or complicated electrical systems to fixtures and accessories such as: transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards with fasteners such as bolts, screws, or solder.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Must obtain and maintain electrical qualifications as well as other maintenance certifications directed by supervisor to include but not limited to; low observables, structures, hydraulic couplings, window replacement, engine/tailpipe removal/installation.
• Maintenance tasks include configuring aircraft for maintenance, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, and various system operational checkouts.
• Technical requirements also include fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with maintenance and restoration of aircraft to flying condition.
• Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

The selected candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on business needs, including, but not limited to: 1st shift 0630 – 1500, 2nd shift 1430 – 2300, 3rd shift 2230 – 0700 and overtime when required.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 3: High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 4 years electrical experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• Level 4: High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 6 years electrical experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass electrical training class for continued employment.
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, and kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces.
• Must be able to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years.
• Completion of A&P certificate program or Associates degree in an applicable field.

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,500.00 - $90,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $64,700.00 - $107,900.00

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.