Engineering Technician - Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL.

The Engineering Technician is responsible for fabrication, assembly, testing and acceptance of flight hardware; you will operate electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, read drawings, install components, and participate as a team to improve safety, quality, and schedule. This role offers potential overtime and a 4/10 schedule.

Qualifications

• Read and understand engineering drawings, schematics and electronic work instructions.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics; pass NASA background check.
• Ability to train and mentor teammates (Level 3).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Mix, apply and bond coatings and adhesives.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Install and test electronic components, boxes, cables, and systems.
• Disassemble, inspect and install mechanical hardware.
• Operate heavy equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts, tugs).
• Use manual and power tools; follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate to improve safety, quality, cost and schedule.
• Follow computer-based work instructions and share knowledge.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Reading schematics

Good written/oral communication

Team mentoring (Level 3)

Time management

Operate heavy equipment

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4 years additional education/experience (Level 3)

Tools

Fluke Meter

Oscilloscope

Power tools

Manual tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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’s Space Sector is seeking an Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL.

The Engineering Technician is responsible for fabrication, assembly, testing and acceptance of flight hardware.

In This Job, You Will

• Operate electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Mix, apply and bond coatings and adhesives
• Read and understand engineering drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Install and test electronic components, boxes, cables, and systems.
• Disassemble, inspect and install mechanical hardware
• Operate heavy equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts, tugs)
• Use manual tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and pneumatic tools.
• Participate as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost, and schedule of the team.
• Be well organized and able to follow and execute computer-based work instructions
• Share your knowledge with others on the team
• Act with a sense of urgency without compromising safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position is a 4/10 schedule (10 hr. days, with every Friday off). As demand grows, we can anticipate scheduled Friday workdays, the possibility of rotating shifts, and the need for overtime.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications For Level 2

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Must be able to pass a NASA background check.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics and electronic work instructions
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to support rotating shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to work in manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, and work platforms. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to Operate heavy equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts, tugs)

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Must be able to pass a NASA background check.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics and electronic work instructions.
• Ability to train and mentor other teammates.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, requiring limited oversite; flexible and adaptable to varying work scope and tasks.
• Proficient in use of manual tools, torque wrenches, power tools, pneumatic tools, and electronic test equipment such as a Fluke Meter or Oscilloscope.
• Good written and oral communication skills.Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to support rotating shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to work in manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, and work platforms. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to Operate heavy equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts, tugs)

Preferred Qualifications

• Machining skills to include manual or CNC.
• Ordnance handling in accordance with strict safety
• Match drilling to maintain alignment and hole quality

Primary Level Salary Range: $27.00 - $35.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $33.00 - $41.00

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.