Engineering Technician – Level 2 or Level 3

Relha LLC; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Overtime opportunities

Discretionary bonus

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician at Kennedy Space Center, capable of fabrication, assembly, testing and acceptance of flight hardware. The role includes operating electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, and reading engineering drawings. It supports rotating shifts and potential overtime, with a 4/10 schedule and no relocation assistance.

Level 2 or 3 candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance and pass a NASA background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and related experience required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Must pass NASA background check.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics and work instructions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to varying tasks.
• Proficient with manual tools, test equipment, and office software.
• Ability to support rotating shifts, overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Mix, apply and bond coatings and adhesives.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, schematics and specs.
• 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 and pneumatic tools.
• Follow computer-based work instructions and share knowledge with the team.
• Act with urgency without compromising safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Self-motivation

Safety-consciousness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 2 years related experience

High School diploma or equivalent + 4 years related experience

Tools

Fluke Meter

Oscilloscope

Torque wrenches

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Engineering Technician - Level 2 or Level 3

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.
• 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of coating removal, critical coating application, and pneumatic tooling operations is also desired.

Spacecraft tech experience highly desirable

Primary Level Salary Range: $27.00 - $34.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $34.00 - $40.00

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.