Engineering Technician L2/L3 — Test & Verification

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Elkton, Maryland is seeking an Engineering Technician Level 2 or 3 to support testing operations in collaboration with engineering teams. The position involves configuring and executing testing, troubleshooting equipment, documenting setup and test results, and procuring or building test equipment as needed.

The role emphasizes load testing, pressurization testing, and support for live-fire rocket motor testing, with an emphasis on safety and precise data

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and a minimum of two years related experience, or a technology degree/certificate, or military electronics experience.
• Experience with mechanical test equipment and systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to follow strict safety protocols and detailed instructions, document discrepancies, and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• 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 instrumentation.
• Perform tests/experiments and records data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
• Utilizes various test equipment 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 including Excel and custom software.
• Generates reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics)

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or technical degree

Military electronics experience

Tools

Soldering techniques

Instrumentation installation/repair

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Elkton, Maryland is seeking an Engineering Technician Level 2 or 3 to support testing operations in collaboration with engineering teams. The position involves configuring and executing testing, troubleshooting equipment, documenting setup and test results, and procuring or building test equipment as needed.

The role emphasizes load testing, pressurization testing, and support for live-fire rocket motor testing, with an emphasis on safety and precise data