Engineering Technician Level 3

Northrop Grumman; West Virginia; On-site; USD 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense systems is seeking an Engineering Technician Level 3 to provide technical support at their Rocket Center, WV location. The role involves handling explosive materials, conducting tests, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant lab experience, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience or additional education required.
• Experience in an analytical lab and safe handling of chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and maintains technical data.
• Handles explosive materials and performs quality control tests.
• Communicates effectively with team members and management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Mechanical Aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or STEM

Tools

MS Office

Lab Information Management System

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector location located in **Rocket Center, WV** is currently seeking a **Engineering Technician Level 3** to support our growing business.

**This position in on site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote opportunities available for this position.**

**Overview:**

Provides 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.

**Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities:**

+ Handles explosive materials and liquid explosives on a daily basis (required).

+ Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet customer and AS9100 requirements.

+ Operates modern analytical instrumentation.

+ Able to read and interpret government specifications.

+ Familiarity with a Lab Information Management System.

+ Comfortable communicating with management, engineers, chemists, and external vendors.

+ Monitors gauge and instrument calibrations. Ensures calibration cycles are not exceeded.

+ Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.

+ Makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; collects and prepares data for evaluation; and documents results in lab notebook and lab management system.

+ Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting, washing, and storing glassware.

+ Performs standard analytical test methods for quality control, material assessment, investigations, and compliance to regulatory requirements.

+ Communicates effectively as part of a team.

+ Maintains the highest safety standards by following documented procedures.

+ Maintains high ethical standards of work and personal conduct.

+ Ability to change job assignments to support program’s needs.

+ Ability to multitask

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.

+ Experience working in an analytical lab.

+ Able to safely handle acids, solvents, and energetics.

+ Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.

+ Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

+ Proficient in MS office.

+ Ability and willingness to provide coverage on weekends and off shifts as needed.

+ U.S. citizenship

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor level degree in Chemistry or STEM

Salary Range: $66,300.00 - $110,500.00

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.