Engineering Technician 2 - Second Shift (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking two 2nd shift Engineering Technician 2s to support our Rocket Center, West Virginia location. You will operate analytical instrumentation, perform standard analytical tests for quality control and engineering evaluation, and provide technical support to plant personnel across tasks.

A high school diploma or equivalent with two years additional education or related experience is required; a technology degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work 2nd shift.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience to qualify.
• Technology Degree preferred.
• Ability to routinely lift 30 pounds and ability to work in tight spaces.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in MS office.
• Ability and willingness to provide coverage on weekends.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates analytical instrumentation
• Performs standard analytical test methods for quality control, material assessment, or engineering evaluation
• Provides technical support to plant personnel on a variety of tasks
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes
• Follows engineering documentation requirements including specifications and drawings
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas
• Performs quantitative judgments concerning technical data
• Prepare, assemble and disassemble known and unique energetic articles
• Disposes of energetics and raw materials per regulatory guidelines
• Communicates well across multiple disciplines
• Monitors gauge, instrument, and equipment calibrations
• Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions
• Support research scientists with operation of sub-scale mixers
• Able to work overtime as required

Skills

Willingness to work 2nd shift

MS Office proficiency

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technology degree preferred

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking two 2nd shift Engineering Technician 2s to support our Rocket Center, West Virginia location. You will operate analytical instrumentation, perform standard analytical tests for quality control and engineering evaluation, and provide technical support to plant personnel across tasks.

A high school diploma or equivalent with two years additional education or related experience is required; a technology degree is preferred.