Engineering Technician Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Engineering Technician at Level 2 or Level 3 to support a large Environmental Test Thermal Vacuum facility. The role involves hands-on work with complex testing equipment, primarily on 1st shift with possible 3rd shift coverage.

Responsibilities include setup, testing, troubleshooting, data collection, and working from schematics under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years of related experience (Level 2).
• High School diploma or equivalent; 4 years of related experience (Level 3).
• Familiarity with Environmental Testing Processes or Thermal Vacuum Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support setup and testing of Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Testing facilities.
• Perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, and data collection.
• Diagnose malfunctions to component level and conduct defined engineering tests.
• Work from schematics and plans with guidance from superiors.
• Support shift rotation including weekends.

Skills

Environmental Testing

Thermal Vacuum

Shift Work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering (preferred)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Gilbert, AZ. The Engineering Technician Level 2 or Level 3 will be a Thermal Vacuum Technician in support of a large Environmental Test Thermal Vacuum facility in the Space Industry.

This position is for a technician seeking the ability to work hands on with complicated testing equipment in an environment that is dynamic and rewarding. This position will primarily support 1st shift but will also support 3rd shift as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Support setup and testing of complex tests in the areas of Thermal Vacuum and Thermal Testing among others Performs routine technical functions related to the support of development test engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, and modification. Applications may include analog, digital and/or video type circuits and logic systems. Guidance is readily available from superiors. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks Performs routine operational tests and fault isolation on development systems and equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications Diagnoses and isolates malfunctions down to component level. Conducts defined engineering tests and collects data as assigned Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of work related experience
• Must be familiar with Environmental Testing Processes or Thermal Vacuum Systems
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to support the current 3 shift rotation and weekends

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of work related experience
• Must be familiar with Environmental Testing Processes or Thermal Vacuum Systems
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to support the current 3 shift rotation and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Associate degree types – Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Knowledge of or experience in general Environmental Testing in a Space or Defense manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in setup and running Thermal Vacuum Equipment.

Benefits

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Salary and Compensation

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.