Electronic Technician (Level 3)

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; Sur place; USD 38 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

9/80 schedule

Total Rewards package

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Cable harness fabrication

Electrical testing

Read electrical diagrams

DMM usage

Avionics integration

High-reliability environment

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

IPC/J-STD certifications

Outils

MES/Solumina

EGSE

DMMs

Description du poste

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Electrical Technician – Level 3 to join our team in Chandler, AZ. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Electrical Technician 3 supports integration and test of major sub-systems in the MSC, including avionics, cable harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies for launch vehicles.

This role performs hands-on build, test, and troubleshooting in a high reliability environment, working closely with mechanical technicians, test conductors, engineering, and production operations. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Build, route, and terminate cable and harness assemblies; install avionics boxes and perform cable mating per drawings and work instructions.
• Support mechanical hardware installation (brackets, clamps, backshells, bonding hardware) 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.

Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant electrical technician experience; or Associate’s degree and 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in launch systems, space, or aerospace integration and test. Familiarity with ordnance‑adjacent operations, hazardous work controls, and lift/rigging environments. Experience with MES/Solumina or similar systems; IPC/J‑STD certifications. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical issues at the harness and sub‑system level with minimal oversight.

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We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off).

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $27.64 - $46.11 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.

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.