Energetics Manufacturing Technician - Level 2

0895 DS - MP - Elkton; United States; On-site; USD 53,500 - 89,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II for Elkton, Maryland. The role involves handling energetic materials and electromechanical systems, following strict safety protocols, and performing testing, troubleshooting, and prototype work from schematics and plans.

Key duties include supporting engineering with designs and assemblies, ensuring traceability for audits, and maintaining 5S/ESD standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing/assembly/test in a controlled or safety‑critical environment.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain documentation and traceability.
• Ability to read schematics/diagrams/layouts and follow written/verbal technical instructions.
• Demonstrated safety mindset and ability to work around hazardous operations with procedural compliance.
• Ability to work full‑time and support overtime/weekend coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports processing, management, and handling of energetic materials and electromechanical systems.
• Performs routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks.
• Assists Engineering with development of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical designs and assembly.
• Supports DCMA oversight/coordination with energetics documentation and traceability.
• Adheres to Hazardous Operation Standards (HOPS) reviews and safety programs governing energetics operations.
• Maintains work areas in compliance with 5S, FOD, and ESD standards.
• Analyzes test/production data and suggests modifications to components or procedures.
• Performs varied tasks under general supervision; resolves routine questions and escalates complex issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

ESD awareness

Documentation accuracy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician II for our Elkton, Maryland location.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports processing, management, and handling of energetic materials and electromechanical systems while maintaining strict compliance with energetics safety protocols and high awareness of electrostatic energy to prevent unintended discharge.
• Performs routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks from schematics, diagrams, layouts, defined plans, and written/verbal instructions.
• Assists Engineering with development of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical designs, tests, fabrication, modifications, assemblies, components, grounding systems, and component bonding during assembly/fabrication/transport in the presence of energetic materials.
• Supports DCMA oversight/coordination activities (final hardware buy‑off and functional‑area audits) by providing required energetics documentation and traceability.
• Adheres to/supports Hazardous Operation Standards (HOPS) reviews, Plant Propellant Control Board (PPCB) activities, hazard analysis, and other safety‑based programs governing energetics operations.
• Maintains work areas in compliance with FOD, ESD, and 5S standards to ensure energetics safety requirements are consistently met.
• Analyzes test/production data and recommends modifications to components, process documentation, or test procedures, considering the unique safety and performance requirements of energetics systems.
• Performs varied but standardized tasks under general supervision; resolves routine questions and escalates more complex issues.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of manufacturing/assembly/test experience in a controlled or safety‑critical environment (energetics, aerospace/defense, chemicals, electronics, or similar).
• Ability to follow detailed procedures/work instructions and maintain accurate documentation and traceability.
• Ability to read and work from schematics/diagrams/layouts and written/verbal technical instructions.
• Demonstrated safety mindset and ability to work around hazardous operations with strict procedural compliance (including ESD awareness/discipline).
• Ability to work full‑time and support overtime/weekend coverage as needed.
• Ability to maintain 5S, FOD, and ESD standards in assigned work areas.
• U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working with energetic materials, propellants, explosive devices, or energetics manufacturing/test environments.
• Experience supporting DCMA source inspection/buy‑off activities and audits (documentation readiness, traceability).
• Familiarity with HOPS/PPCB processes, hazard analysis, and safety‑based governance programs in energetics operations.
• Experience with environmental testing and prototype build support.
• Trade school, military technical training, or associate degree in a related technical discipline.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $89,100.00. The above range is a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers various factors when determining base salary offers.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.