Engineering Technician (Level 4)

Northrop Grumman; California; On-site; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Vandenberg Integration Site (VSFB) seeks an Engineering Technician (Level 4) to support assembly, integration, test and launch activities. The role includes hands-on electrical tests, documentation, and collaboration with engineers to ensure mission-ready flight systems.

On-site position requiring DoD Secret clearance eligibility, CAD knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. 100% on-site with some travel may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years related experience.
• Knowledge of CAD software
• Experience with launch vehicle design, integration, or testing.

Responsibilities

• Support development and production programs at VSFB site.
• Perform launch vehicle avionics hardware & software system integration, test and launch operations.
• Coordinate and support Electrical Technicians performing integration, test, checkout, and maintenance tasks.
• Create, edit, and maintain test procedures for launch pad operations.

Skills

CAD software

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

AS in Electrical or Systems Engineering

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Vandenberg Integration Site (VSFB) is looking for a motivated Engineering Technician (Level 4) to join our team. As a team member of the technician, integration, test, and launch operations team, the Engineering Technician 4 will support and manage various aspects of the assembly, integration, test, and launch activities of multiple Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicle Programs.This position is 100% on-site. Relocation assistance is not available.The Engineering Technician 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 computer systems in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.Key Responsibilities Include:Support development and production programs at VSFB site.Perform launch vehicle avionics hardware & software system and subsystem level integration, test and launch operations.Coordinate and support Electrical Technicians performing functions supporting activities such as, integration, test, checkout, operation, and maintenance of complex electronic flight, ground testing and launching systems.Hands-on electrical integration and test of flight hardware; operating and maintaining electronic or electro-mechanical, and optical communications components, circuits or systems.Create, edit, review, and maintain test procedures utilized during manufacturing and launch pad operations for correctness and completeness against mission requirements, launch vehicle configuration, and component changes and modifications.Support testing and/or evaluation/validation of electrical systemsCoordinate and perform testing with customer, MDA, and site range and safety personnelSupport the maintenance and upgrading of Electrical Ground Support Equipment and its associated network equipment.Troubleshoot, document, and disposition flight and test equipment hardware and software discrepancies and pursuing root cause and corrective actionsEvaluating and implementing Lean solutions to decrease cycle times.Maintain launch day schedule by performing other duties as necessaryBasic Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experienceAbility to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisiteKnowledge and experience with CAD softwareExperience working with design, integration, or testing of launch vehiclesBasic electrical testing and diagnostic experienceAbility to solve problems, support troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-taskPreferred Qualifications:Active DoD clearance of Secret or aboveAS in Electrical or Systems EngineeringFamiliarity with Northrop Grumman tools and processesCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWe 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. Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $38.03 - $63.41The 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.