Engineering Technician 2/3

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Promontory, UT seeks an Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join a highly collaborative team supporting development and production through instrumentation, assembly, and testing of complex articles.

The role requires reading drawings, schematics, and using calibrated measuring instruments, with a strong emphasis on safety and problem-solving. This is a 4/10 onsite position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related education or experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation, assembly, disassembly, and testing of articles in support of development and production rate programs.
• Review and implement test plans, drawings, specifications and work to written shop planning.
• Operate and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems; use specialized testing equipment.
• Apply 5S principles to maintain organization and safety in the shop.
• Collaborate with team members in a safety-focused environment.
• Utilize computer skills for documentation and data management.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Schematic interpretation

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Additional education/experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Electrical meters

Manual tools

Power tools

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.

Location

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Promontory, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Work Schedule

This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a team in a highly collaborative, communication dependent, safety focused environment.
• Successful candidate will perform instrumentation, assembly, disassembly, and testing of articles in support of development and production rate programs.
• Candidate will be required to review and implement test plans, drawings, specifications and work to written shop planning.
• Desired skills include strong working knowledge and experience in instrumentation installation, operation of control systems and data acquisition systems, operating specialized equipment and tooling, handling operations, crane and occasional forklift operations, and safe use of hazardous chemicals.
• Implementation of continuous improvement using 5S principles will be required.
• Job function requires use of standard computer skills.
• Must have experience in set-up, fabrication, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Must have strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Perform mechanical assembly and disassembly of test fixtures.
• Familiar working with hydraulics, pneumatics, standard shop equipment, trouble shooting of electronic and electrical equipment, operation of specialized testing equipment and tooling, handling operations, crane, manlift, and forklift operations.
• Safe use of various chemicals, cleaners and bonding compounds.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why you?

You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like‑minded innovators. This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications – Level 2

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Ability to read, clearly interpret and accurately follow shop planning, standard work documents, and other written instructions.
• Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.
• Proficient with manual and power tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
• Must be able to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation.
• Must be able to qualify for a U.S. Government security clearance.

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Ability to read, clearly interpret and accurately follow shop planning, standard work documents, and other written instructions.
• Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.
• Proficient with manual and power tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
• Must be able to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation.
• Must be able to qualify for a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical or STEM discipline.
• Electronics/Data Acquisition troubleshooting experience.
• Working knowledge of Hydraulic systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Total Rewards & Salary

• Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00
• 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.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity & EEO

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.

Citizenship & Clearance

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Company Overview

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.