Engineering Technician Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Engineering Tech Level 2/3 to support engineers on a range of tasks, including data handling, documentation, and analyses. The role involves preparing samples, trimming composites, and performing tests with proper PPE, while contributing to cost and process improvements across programs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with relevant manufacturing experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time per site needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years in composites, aerospace, machining, or manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain/maintain secret security clearance and PAR access.
• Clear, concise communication of concepts and procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Hands-on/mechanical aptitude and adaptability to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers by gathering, formatting, and presenting technical data.
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, and schematics.
• Perform calculations and preliminary data analyses per guidelines.
• Operate tests and record data for engineering evaluation.
• Prepare samples, trim composites, and process work orders.
• Track metrics, document lessons learned, and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Mechanical aptitude

Security clearance readiness

Microsoft Suite

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Manufacturing/Aerospace experience

Tools

Siemens controller software

Fanuc controller software

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