Electronic Engineering Technician (Level 3 or 4)

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Electronic Technician (Level 3 or 4) to join a technical team responsible for building, integrating, testing and maintaining communications hardware in lab and field settings. The role involves datacenter rack construction, documentation, and software deployment, with on-site work and travel up to 25%.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and multiple years of related experience; TS clearance is

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of related experience for Electronic Technician 3.
• 6+ years for Engineering Technician 4.

Responsibilities

• Perform datacenter hardware integration and software deployment.
• Build rack-based datacenter systems and install interconnect cabling.
• Interpret and redline engineering drawings and markups.
• Perform ILS and inventory tracking.
• Implement engineering changes as required.

Skills

Datacenter hardware integration

Engineering drawing interpretation

Rack-based system assembly

Cable harnessing

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

D38999 connectors

D-sub connectors

RJ45

Twinax cables

Cable assemblies

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 is looking to add an Electronic Technician (Level 3 or 4) to join our team in Palmdale, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.The candidate will work within a technical team responsible for the building, integration, test and maintenance of communications hardware in laboratory and field settings ranging in complexity from single rack of equipment to 10+ racks and will provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.Roles and Responsibilities will include:Candidate will perform Datacenter hardware integration, documentation, drawings, and software deployment.Physically construct rack-based datacenter systems with a focus on safety, quality, and ease of repairInterpret, and markup/redline, and audit released engineering drawings.Install system interconnect cabling for communications, audio, networking, and serial interfaces.Perform integrated logistics support (ILS) and inventory tracking for inbound and outbound hardware.Implement engineering changes to the system as required.The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment and embrace collaborative/team settings across all levelsThe selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required with occasional surge travel periods of up to 50%.**This position can be filled at either an Electronic Technician 2 Level or at a Electronic Technician 3 level, depending upon the qualifications below. **Basic QualificationsElectronic Technician 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.Engineering Technician 4: High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.Ability to interpret engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams and custom cable assemblies.Working experience building and installing custom harness assemblies in accordance with industry standards.Working experience with industry standards for connectors including, but not limited to D38999, Dsub, twinax, RJ45, etc.Must be physically able to move up to 50 lbs.Must have color vision to identify cables and wires.Must have an active US Government Top-Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Ability to obtain and maintain US Government SCI clearanceMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needsPreferred Qualifications:Candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude to learn new material quickly.Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.Active DoD Top Secret clearance with investigation date within the last 5 years, ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs (SAP) and a DOD Top Secret ClearancePrimary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00The 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.