Energetic Technician - Level 3

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Energetic Technician 3 in Elkton, MD to support engineering testing operations. The role focuses on configuring test setups, operating data acquisition systems, and maintaining test equipment while documenting results.

Candidates should have soldering skills and familiarity with MS Office, with an emphasis on accuracy and safety. Primary responsibilities include assisting engineers, assembling fixtures, and generating data plots for evaluation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or technical degree with related experience.
• Experience with electromechanical test equipment and systems.
• Ability to solder and repair electrical components and boards.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Engineering to configure and execute testing operations.
• Troubleshoots equipment, set up fixturing and testing procedures.
• Maintains equipment, documents setup and test results.
• Assists Engineers and Technicians with project tasks.
• Builds or procures test equipment and software for testing.
• Performs data gathering, formatting, and plotting of results.
• Operates data acquisition systems and reports data.
• Performs routine calculations using Excel and related software.
• Uses computer daily for testing operations and data generation.

Skills

Soldering

Data acquisition

MS Office

Electrical testing

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree/certificate

Tools

Test equipment

Electronics diagnostics

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Defense Systems is currently seeking an Energetic Technician 3 for our Elkton, Maryland location.

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Job Summary:

This position works closely with Engineering to configure and execute testing operations including troubleshooting equipment, setup, fixturing, testing, equipment maintenance, documenting setup, and test results. Assists Engineers and Technicians with projects through building or procuring test equipment, setup, performing testing and process validations.

Primary role is a Data Acquisition System Operator.

• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data
• Constructs, calibrates, adjusts and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems.
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Sets up and configures test equipment, systems, test articles, and software
• Perform tests/experiments and records data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis
• Utilizes various test instrumentation for data gathering
• Reports data in prescribed format
• Perform routine calculations using Excel or other related software and proficient in MS Office
• Use a computer daily to perform testing operations. This includes using Excel and custom software.
• Generates data plots

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and a minimum of four years related experience, or a technology degree / certificate, or military electronics experience.
• Experience with electromechanical test equipment and systems..
• Work requires the ability to use soldering techniques for building and repairing various types of electrical components including but not limited to circuit boards, cables and assemblies.
• Ability to follow strict safety protocols, elevate concerns, follow highly detailed instructions, document discrepancies and resolve conflicts in instructions, tasks or designs.
• Detail oriented and an ability to remain highly focused during complex test processes.
• Must be a US citizen and meet requirements to obtain a secret security clearance.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on a routine basis.
• Strong fluency in Microsoft Office applications and possession of advanced computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with test equipment and systems’ interfaces, including installation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs and maintenance of both analog and digital data acquisition systems.
• Experience must include: reading and interpreting schematic diagrams, operating a variety of test equipment, duties such as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, on electronic equipment, or similar functions.
• The ability to setup and install complex rocket motor test arrangements using engineering direction, drawings and instructions.

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,500.00 - $105,900.00

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.