Engineering Technician (Level 2 or 3) - R10224860

Northrop Grumman; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 53,500 - 89,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Annual bonuses

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Plymouth is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide technical support for the manufacture of medium caliber ammunition. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical writing and documentation, alongside strong skills in Microsoft Office. This role requires U.S. citizenship and offers a salary range of $53,500 to $89,100 annually, depending on qualifications. Job includes opportunities for overtime, shift differentials, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience providing technical support.
• Experience writing documentation including technical reports.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to create visuals like diagrams and flowcharts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers on documentation.
• Perform data analysis and support Change Notices.
• Assist with Technical Data Package reviews and maintenance.

Skills

Technical writing

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Clear communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in communications or technical discipline

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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 currently seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to provide support to our Armament Systems Business site located in Plymouth, MN.

Armament Systems

Specializes in the development and production of medium and large‑caliber ammunition as well as precision capabilities for direct and indirect fire systems. Leading the industry, this team successfully completes lifecycle support for medium caliber cannons, develops miniature, precision strike weapons for airborne platforms, creates survivability solutions for soldiers and the next generation tactical ammunition for a variety of combat platforms.

Position Description

This position provides technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks related to the manufacture of medium caliber ammunition. In general, this role will provide support in terms of creating and maintaining engineering documentation and reports, performing general data analysis and mathematical calculations using established formulas, supporting the process of Change Notices, Engineering Change Proposals and Requests for Variance, assisting in Technical Data Package reviews and maintenance, and supporting the generation, release and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Listings to our customers.

Please note this position may be filled as an Engineering Technician level 2 or level 3 depending on the candidate’s education and/or years of experience.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of additional education or related experience providing technical support
• Experience writing, revising, and updating documentation including technical reports and work instructions.
• Experience simplifying technical jargon into clear, concise, and plain language suitable for the target audience.
• Ability to approach documentation from the perspective of a non‑technical end‑user.
• Experience creating visuals such as diagrams, graphs, flowcharts, screenshots, and videos to illustrate technical procedures and test outcomes.
• Experience collecting and analyzing user feedback to improve documentation quality.
• Strong, demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong command of grammar and the ability to produce clear, concise content.
• Demonstrated organizational and multi‑tasking skills. Attention to detail and accuracy are a must.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications For Engineering Technician 3

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of additional education or related experience providing technical support
• Experience writing, revising, and updating documentation including technical reports and work instructions.
• Experience simplifying technical jargon into clear, concise, and plain language suitable for the target audience.
• Ability to approach documentation from the perspective of a non‑technical end‑user.
• Experience creating visuals such as diagrams, graphs, flowcharts, screenshots, and videos to illustrate technical procedures and test outcomes.
• Experience collecting and analyzing user feedback to improve documentation quality.
• Strong, demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong command of grammar and the ability to produce clear, concise content.
• Demonstrated organizational and multi‑tasking skills. Attention to detail and accuracy are a must.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in communications or technical discipline
• Experience in the Defense or Aerospace Industry
• Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems
• Technical writing experience for an engineering organization
• Familiarity with engineering drawings
• Ability to gather information by interviewing subject matter experts, reading technical specifications, and reviewing drawings to understand complex subjects
• Experience reviewing and editing content prepared by other staff to ensure accuracy and adherence to style guides
• Experience using version control tools

Primary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $89,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $63,500.00 - $105,900.00

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.