Engineering Technician 2

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA is seeking an Engineering Technician 2 to provide hands-on support to advanced electronic and electrical systems within the Mission Systems sector. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, documentation of test results, and collaboration with engineers and other technicians.

A high school diploma with technical training and 2+ years of related experience are required, along with the ability to obtain a Government Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical training and 2+ years in related field.
• Attention to detail and strict adherence to processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication for documenting test results.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal direction.
• Current active Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on testing support for complex electronic and electrical systems.
• Document test results and assist with data analysis.
• Troubleshoot and support engineering teams during test activities.
• Set up and operate test benches and fixtures.
• Interpret drawings and schematics for testing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electronic/ Electrical testing

Test documentation

Communication

Secret Clearance

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Tools

Diagnostic test equipment

Digital Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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. Our Mission Systems sector is seeking an Engineering Technician 2 to join Systems Engineering and Test Team in San Diego, Ca. We are seeking a self‑starting Engineering Technician 2 to provide hands‑on technical support to engineering teams working on complex electronic and electrical systems. The ideal candidate has practical experience with electronic components and tactical communications equipment, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to independently execute and document formal test activities.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus relevant technical training and 2+ years of related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established processes and procedures
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results and collaborating with engineers and other technicians
• Self-starter who is able to work with minimal direction
• This position requires having a current active Government Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated ability to understand both the general and detailed aspects of assigned work and apply that understanding to typical problems and situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Team leadership experience
• Ability to interpret Drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, schematics)
• Use personal computers and standard engineering software tools to perform analyses and generate documentation and reports
• Conduct mechanical and electrical tests on: Standalone line‑replaceable units (LRUs), Individual component‑level hardware
• Record and organize test data to support engineering evaluation, analysis, and design verification
• Experience with reading and interpreting technical documents, drawings, and process procedures
• Ability to interface with various support organizations and management
• Support troubleshooting activities for electronic and electrical systems and components.
• Assist with configuration, setup, and operation of test benches and fixtures as required
• Moderate working knowledge of electronic and electrical components, including: Tactical Radios and communications equipment, AC/DC power systems and power distribution equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electronic and electrical hardware, including fault isolation and root‑cause identification
• Practical experience using diagnostic test equipment, such as: Digital Multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers and power meters.

Primary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00

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 EOO 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.