Engineering Technician Level 2/3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Tech Level 2/3 to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks, including data formatting, reports, drawings, and basic analyses. You will perform calculations, run tests, and help prepare samples while traveling up to 10% to support other locations.

Both levels require a high school diploma and 2–4 years of related experience, with eligibility for secret clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with relevant manufacturing experience (2 years for Level 2, 4 years for Level 3).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR).
• Experience communicating concepts and procedures clearly to others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safe execution of tasks for research, development, and production across programs.
• Maintain inventory of tooling, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare samples and perform material preparation tasks.
• Perform fundamental manufacturing and quality tasks with PPE.
• Execute work orders and project assignments.
• Track metrics and document lessons learned.

Skills

Composites experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Tech level Level 2/3 to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the safe execution of tasks required in support of research and development and production for commercial, military and classified programs as the demand requires
• Maintain inventory (tooling, equipment, NEI material, direct materials)
• Use of machinery with proper PPE
• Material preparation (storage, thawing, cutting, inventory, traceability, etc.)
• Preparation of various samples
• Perform SMI fundamentals
• Trimming composites
• Execute work orders / Project assignments
• Track individual metrics, maintain notebook, capture lessons learned and undocumented process details
• Take part in process improvements
• Take part in cost improvement initiatives

Basic Requirements:

Engineer Tech Level 2:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED and 2 years of composites, aerospace, machining, or manufacturing experience
• Able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance per company and business needs
• Able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per company and business needs
• Experience with to communicate concepts, ideas and procedural steps to others in a clear, concise and effective manner
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience must have Hands-on / Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work unconventional shifts occasionally to complete assignments
• Ability to travel 10% of the time to help out other locations

Engineer Tech Level 3:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED and 4 years of composites, aerospace, machining, or manufacturing experience
• Able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance per company and business needs
• Able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per company and business needs
• Experience with to communicate concepts, ideas and procedural steps to others in a clear, concise and effective manner
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience must have Hands-on / Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work unconventional shifts occasionally to complete assignments
• Ability to travel 10% of the time to help out other locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least four years of machining experience with any of the below
• Up to 5-axis CNC’s, manual Mills & Lathes, and Standard shop equipment
• Familiar with machine shop environment
• Experience with Siemens and Fanuc controller software

Competencies for Success:

• Positive individual who is willing to expand current skill set, through schooling and training
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization
• Able to deal effectively with stress and conflict
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment
• Desire to work in a “team first” environment

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.

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.

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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.