Electrical Technician III - Space Systems (Onsite, 9/80)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Chandler, AZ seeks an Electrical Technician – Level 3 for 100% onsite work on major sub-systems for launch vehicles. You will build, test, and troubleshoot harnesses, avionics boxes, and related assemblies in a high‑reliability environment.

The role involves reading schematics, performing electrical checkout, and coordinating fixes with engineering, with daily standups and mentorship to junior technicians. 9/80 schedule and comprehensive rewards apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or Associate’s degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with cable/harness fabrication and installation, avionics/electrical box integration, and sub‑system electrical checkout.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and use standard electrical test equipment (e.g., DMMs).
• Proven ability to follow detailed procedures in a safety‑critical, high‑reliability environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security/access for assigned programs.

Responsibilities

• Build, route, and terminate cable and harness assemblies; install avionics boxes and perform cable mating per drawings and work instructions.
• Support mechanical hardware installation on integrated electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Perform electrical checkout and sub‑system testing using EGSE and standard test equipment; document results and support system test conductors.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect drawings; troubleshoot circuits, connectors, and harnesses and coordinate fixes with engineering.
• Execute hazardous and powered operations in compliance with procedures, lift plans, and safety controls; maintain disciplined ESD, FOD, and tool control.
• Accurately record work performed and defects in MES/Solumina or equivalent systems and complete required quality documentation.
• Participate in daily standups and SQDEC meetings to communicate status, risks, and resource needs; provide informal mentoring to junior technicians.

Skills

Cable harness fabrication

Electrical testing

Read electrical diagrams

DMM usage

Avionics integration

High-reliability environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

IPC/J-STD certifications

Tools

MES/Solumina

EGSE

DMMs

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Chandler, AZ seeks an Electrical Technician – Level 3 for 100% onsite work on major sub-systems for launch vehicles. You will build, test, and troubleshoot harnesses, avionics boxes, and related assemblies in a high‑reliability environment.

The role involves reading schematics, performing electrical checkout, and coordinating fixes with engineering, with daily standups and mentorship to junior technicians. 9/80 schedule and comprehensive rewards apply.