Engineering Technician - Level 1

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Charlotte, NC seeks an Engineering Technician – Level 1 to support engineers in the Synoptics facility. The role emphasizes equipment support and ongoing maintenance of coating devices in a specialized laser-related manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have a High School diploma, PLC experience, and strong teamwork. This is a 100% onsite position with a salary range of $45,100–$75,100 plus potential overtime and bonuses.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; no additional education required.
• Understanding of drawings, BOMs, and prints for semi‑complex mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with PLC/ladder control programming.
• Familiarity with PLCs and PC control systems.
• Attention to detail and clear communication.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on critical equipment and tooling in TFC.
• Maintain and modify coating chambers and chamber components.
• Work on long-term projects to improve electrical/PLC components.
• Document parts drawings, tooling, and check sheets.
• Troubleshoot controls, instruments, and mechanical systems.
• Some heavy lifting is expected; team lift over 50lbs.

Skills

PLCs knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Engineering Technician – Level 1 to join our team in Charlotte, NC.

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.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. An organization within Northrop Grumman’s, SYNOPTICS is the world-wide leader in the growth, fabrication, and coating of crystalline materials used in laser systems. These “solid-state” laser crystals are used in products ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems. The Charlotte facility has been operating for over 60 years in the laser industry and has developed the reputation of providing the highest quality products with timely deliveries. Within the facility, solid-state oxide and fluoride crystals are grown from a high-temperature melt. SYNOPTICS has full optical fabrication capabilities for various plano and spherical geometries. SYNOPTICS serves the photonics and optics industry across the globe. Learn more about SYNOPTICS at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/.

The Engineering Technician provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Provides equipment support to ensure smooth 24/7 operation in Thin Film Coating department. Supports the Equipment Engineer in design, fabrication, and modification of equipment and tooling. In this job, you will:

• Performs preventative maintenance on critical equipment and tooling in TFC.
• Maintain and/or modify existing coating chambers and chamber components.
• Work on long‑term projects such as improvement of existing and/or obsolete electrical/PLC components.
• Document parts drawings, tooling, and check sheets.
• Troubleshoots controls, instruments, and mechanical systems.
• Some heavy lifting is expected; team lift more than 50lbs.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start.
• Understanding of drawings, BOMs, and prints associated with semi-complex mechanical assembly.
• Familiarity with PLCs and PC control systems.
• Experience with PLC/ladder control programming.
• Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in collaborative team environment.
• Able to apply technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts.
• Ability to determine/identify sequence of operations or actions to be taken.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)

Primary Level Salary Range: $45,100.00 - $75,100.00

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 EEO 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.

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.